About The Role
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Working Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week
Number of positions: 1
Qualifications Required: Numeracy/literacy skills (at a level equivalent to NQF Level 2)
Start Date: 1st April 26
Salary: £26,403 - £28142 per annum
We are seeking to appoint a SEND Support Teaching Assistant with a background and experience in supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
The successful candidate will provide targeted and in-class support to enable pupils with additional needs to access the curriculum, develop independence and achieve their full potential.
Both within the designated SEND classroom and when supporting integrated learning in the relevant mainstream classroom
This role would suit someone who is passionate about inclusive practice and has experience of supporting pupils with a range of needs, including learning, communication and interaction needs, and social and emotional needs.
Experience of supporting pupils with English as an Additional Language (EAL) would be desirable.
About the Candidate
What we want from you:
* Experience and an understanding of safeguarding and child protection issues, or be willing to undertake training in these areas
* Numeracy and literacy skills at least equivalent to RQF Level 2; good ICT skills are also desirable;
* At least two years' experience of working with students/children (especially those with social, emotional and mental health needs) as a Teaching Assistant or similar community-based role;
* Experience of having led meetings and ensuring any outcome actions are completed, either in a school or other workplace environment;
* Ability to build positive and professional relationships with students and their parent(s)/carer(s);
* Experience and knowledge of working with and contributing to the assessment, planning, production and review process of EHCPs, or a willingness to learn;
* High level administrative skills and an excellent eye for detail;
* Professional and well organised with an adaptable and positive approach to all aspects of the workload - experience of undertaking a wide variety of duties and an ability to deal skilfully with unanticipated situations is highly desirable;
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to work well within a team, yet able to demonstrate an ability to work unsupervised utilising their own initiative;
* Supportive of the school's excellent staff attendance and punctuality record.
We are looking for someone who:
* Has experience of supporting pupils with SEND, either individually or in small groups
* Has experience of working in all key stages.
* Has worked in an inner-city school or diverse community
* Has a good understanding of how children with SEND learn and develop
* Can support the delivery of targeted interventions and personalised strategies
* Works effectively as part of a class team and wider SEND support network
* Demonstrates initiative, flexibility and a solution-focused approach
* Is patient, calm, resilient and nurturing in their interactions with pupils
* Is committed to promoting inclusion, high expectations and positive outcomes for all pupils
* Has experience of effective use of de-escalation
At Varna Community Primary School we can offer you:
* Happy, motivated and well-behaved children who enjoy learning
* A culturally rich and diverse school community with supportive families
* A strong, collaborative and experienced staff team
* Excellent professional development opportunities, including SEND-focused training
* A supportive and inclusive working environment committed to continuous improvement
* A warm and welcoming school with excellent outdoor learning spaces
* A strong track record of pupil progress and inclusive practice
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Clear boundaries around out-of-hours communication
* Family-friendly policies and support for family events
About Us
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We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here.
This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.
We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation