Individual Needs Assistant Contract type: 25 hours a week, as per EHCP (term time only) Salary: £12,611 Pro-rata (FTE £24,293 per annum) Start date: As soon as possible Purpose of the job: To undertake learning support duties and assist the class teacher in meeting the day to day needs of the pupils in our Lower School classes To support the class teacher with the delivery of the curriculum, including preparation of resources To provide additional support for the welfare of children within the class To respond to the pupils’ needs, enabling them to make good progress in their learning To supervise pupils during break and lunchtimes General Duties: Participate in relevant meetings with colleagues, parents and be involved in links with external agencies as part of curriculum enhancement, including extra-curricular activities and off-site visits Support other members of the curriculum area and students as appropriate Review your own professional development and maintain professional standards Carry out any other such duties as the post holder may reasonably be required to do Person Specification: Essential A proven record of forming good working relationships with children and colleagues Committed individual with an interest in Steiner Waldorf education Self-motivated and imaginative Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and parents Flexible and positive attitude to work Capacity to deliver the curriculum in an artistic and creative manner Desirable Previous classroom assistant experience in an Upper or Secondary School First Aid at Work Certificate Knowledge/Qualification in Steiner Waldorf education