Job Description
* Barnby North Cove Primary School - Barnby North Cove, Suffolk NR34 7QB
* £23,933 pro rata (£12.41 per hour)
* 31.75 per week, 39 weeks per year, Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 3.15pm (½ hour unpaid lunch) plus 30 minutes per week paid CPD time
* Permanent
* Reference: 7395
* Required as soon as possible
The Specialist Unit forms part of a county-wide programme of special provision as part of Suffolk’s local offer to children and young people with special educational needs and their families. It is expected to be a centre of excellence in inclusive education, underpinned by our child-centred approach and informed by evidence-based practice. The specialist unit is an additionally resourced provision which provides adaptive learning opportunities, reduced class sizes and additional resources to support learners effectively. It will cater for students with an EHCP with a primary need of cognition and learning. The support offered by the unit allows for the students on roll to access mainstream classes and integrate as much as possible into school life. This post may have one to one responsibility each week and may involve time across the school in other classrooms outside of the unit.
What we offer:
* Comprehensive staff induction program
* Full support and training from a wider team
* Wide range of staff benefits
* Extensive wellbeing support package
* Opportunity for career progression within the trust
* Personalised performance management
Requirements:
We are looking for a Teaching Assistant who:
* can support a range of abilities including pupils with SEND
* can follow plans and work on own initiative
* can take responsibility for small groups or short term for whole class
* can communicate clearly with children and adults, both verbally and in writing
* can work both with a small group and on a one to one basis with pupils
* can contribute to assessments
* has a willingness to make contribution to the general smooth running of our school.
* can adhere to policies and procedures and follow GDPR guidelines
* can maintain confidentiality
* is confident in supporting good behaviour management skills
* has a desire to participate in school and trust CPD opportunities
* has an awareness of safeguarding
* is willing to travel to other school sites as required.
Qualifications:
* SEND Experience (preferable)
* Grade C /4+ Mathematics and English
* good level of computer literacy.
For more information:
For further information, please contact Kathy Lloyd on 01502 476230/email: k.lloyd@consortiumtrust.org.uk or Gemma Bucklee on 01473 355452/email: g.bucklee@consortiumtrust.org.uk
How to apply:
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* Application Form (docx)
* Job Description (pdf)
Closing date: 6 June 2025.
Interview date: 12 June 2025.
The Consortium Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and this will include social media checks.
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