Overview
This is a classroom teaching assistant position for 30 hrs per week – fixed term, term-time only. To support a number of children with additional needs, which could include 1 to 1 or small groups of children across Key Stages 1 or 2.
Responsibilities
* Support children with additional needs, including 1 to 1 or small group work, across Key Stages 1 and 2, under the direction of teaching staff.
* Contribute to an engaging and inclusive learning environment and assist in the delivery of teaching and learning activities.
* Demonstrate flexibility, energy, patience, kindness and effective communication as part of a supportive team.
Requirements / Qualifications
* Strong vocational commitment to improve the life chances of children with engaging and inspiring provision.
* Experience or training within SEND provision, either mainstream or specialist, is welcome.
* Ability to be flexible and adaptable, with clear communication and team-working skills.
* UK-based role; Right to Work required; safeguarding obligations in line with policy.
* The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974; see DBS guidance for details on disclosures and filtering.
Safeguarding & Legal
The Conifers Primary School will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates as part of safeguarding checks. Searches will be conducted to assess suitability for work with children and will consider social media and internet presence as part of the process, with care to avoid discrimination.
This post is UK-based and your Right to Work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.
About Us
The Conifers Primary School values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. Visits to the school are encouraged; please ring the school office to make an appointment on 01305 771289. For more information about the school please visit our website: www.conifers.dorset.sch.uk.
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