Overview
Hours: 18.75 per week (Monday to Friday, 8.30am-12.15pm), term time only.
Salary: Hay 9 (£12,827-£13,921)
This is a temporary post subject to funding that will end when the funding ceases or the child leaves the school.
The governors of Abbotswood Primary School are looking to appoint a dynamic teaching assistant to work in Year 2. The successful applicant must be able to use their initiative, in teaching and supporting children with special educational needs. Ideally we are looking for a teaching assistant experienced in supporting pupils with Autism and language development. Support will be needed in the context of the classroom, small groups and 1:1 to work. The applicant needs to be flexible in response to the day-to-day requirements of a large, busy school.
Responsibilities
* demonstrate excellent communication skills
* have a good sense of humour
* be an experienced Teaching Assistant
* use strategies to support a pupil in social communication
* support development of language skills
* develop regular routines
* demonstrate an ability to ensure that excellent progress is made
* have a positive personality and contribute to, and be receptive to, new ideas
* have experience working with children with special educational needs
* use their own initiative to support a specific pupil and gauge when intervention is necessary whilst also developing independence
* be positive to develop confidence in others
* deliver intervention to small groups
* be fully committed to the school and working as part of a team
* be able to liaise with parents and staff
We can offer
* an excellent and friendly school to work in
* happy, enthusiastic children who love learning and coming to school
* a professional, positive and hard-working team
* professional development opportunities.
Application details
Closing date: 10th October 9am
Interviews: 16th October
Visits to the school are encouraged and welcomed; please contact the School SENCo, Caroline Wood to arrange a visit.
Safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding children and young people, and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to appropriate vetting, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Some roles may need to comply with the Childcare Act 2006, and the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2018 where additional disclosure of information will be required.
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