What skills and experience we're looking for
About You:
We are looking to hear from candidates with experience in supporting the educational, social, and physical needs of pupils. The ideal candidate will be able to:
* Support the curriculum and the school through high-level assistance to the teacher in organizing class activities.
* Undertake group work, ensuring the welfare and development of pupils.
* Meet the needs of pupils with specific special educational needs within the school setting.
Please see the job description/person specification above for full details of the position.
What the school offers its staff
About The Role:
Truro and Penwith Academy Trust, together with the Local Monitoring Committee of Trewirgie Infants School, are seeking to appoint a SEN Teaching Assistant on a fixed-term contract for one year.
We are looking to appoint an excellent SEN Teaching Assistant to join our happy and committed team. We seek a person with commitment, energy, and initiative to work closely with our teaching staff and to provide positive learning experiences to SEND pupils. You will support the work of the Class Teacher by taking responsibility for supporting and delivering an agreed curriculum for SEND pupils, and also support in other classes as required. At times, this role may involve planning, preparing, and delivering lessons to groups or classes when the teacher is not present.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers, and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to checks such as:
* Childcare disqualification
* Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
* Medical checks
* Online and social media screening
* Prohibition from teaching
* Right to work verification
* Satisfactory references
* Suitability to work with children
You must disclose any unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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