What is the job role? We have the following fixed term vacancy to start in September 2024. SEND Teaching Assistant Level 3 – Fixed term until 31.8.25 to support children with special educational needs Whitmore Park is a ‘Good’ School with delightful pupils and an enthusiastic and committed staff. The school offers all of their staff fantastic support within a strong programme of professional development. We are looking to appoint a person who will share our vision for high quality education for all our children and also shows enthusiasm and motivation to: Work under the instruction/guidance of teaching/senior staff and the Special Educational Needs Leader (SENDCO) to: Help improve educational and social inclusion opportunities and outcomes for pupils with a range of special educational needs. To work under the instruction/guidance of teaching, senior staff and SENDCO to undertake work/care/support programmes, to enable access to learning for pupils and to assist the teacher in the management of pupils in and outside of the classroom. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS is needed for this post. Two references will be taken up for all short listed candidates prior to interview or appointment. If you are interested, a visit to the school is highly recommended. Please contact Jo Davis, Office Manager at Email: adminwhitmorepark.org or Tel: 02476 335697 if you would like to arrange an appointment. Please apply using the online application form ensuring you outline your skills, abilities, and experience in line with the key areas on the advert and Job Description and Person Specification. Or you can download the application pack below and return completed direct to the school Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 9 th June 2024 Interview date: starting from Wednesday 12 th June 2024 Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS. Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.