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Desmond Anderson Primary Academy
Desmond Anderson Academy takes pride in its engaging curriculum, carefully crafted to cater to the needs of every child, instilling a genuine love for learning. Our approach emphasises close collaboration within our community, working closely with parents and carers to ensure each child's success.
Catering to children from Reception to Year 6, our academy is enriched by the presence of a Special Support Centre and a Nursery, offering comprehensive support and opportunities for all ages. At Desmond Anderson, we are dedicated to providing a nurturing environment where every child can thrive academically and socially.
We are an expanding school, which now has a published admissions number of 60 and will have a total capacity of 430 pupils.
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Job Details
Working Pattern: Term time only (38 weeks) 32.5 hours per week
Actual Starting Salary (calculated pro rata): £25,583 (including SEN Allowance)+ Fringe Allowance £726
Salaries are paid in 12 equal monthly instalments
Desmond Anderson Primary Academy is seeking two dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to join our Specialist Unit. These roles may include providing 1:1 support for children with additional needs, as well as working closely with parents, class teachers, and other colleagues to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
Are you calm, confident and committed to helping every child succeed?
Can you contribute to a positive learning environment and support classroom activities effectively and safely?
What You Need to Succeed
We are looking for candidates who have:
* Experience of building positive relationships with students and showing empathy for their needs (desirable)
* Knowledge and understanding of supporting children with SEN
* Maths and English GCSE Grade A- C or equivalent
* Confidence in supervising children during both indoor and outdoor activities
* A patient, calm and enthusiastic approach to supporting learning
If you are passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a supportive school community, we would love to hear from you.
Please refer to the job description for further details.
Further Information
Desmond Anderson Primary Academy and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.
How to Apply
Please apply on our careers site: University of Brighton Academies Trust | Jobs | Search here for your perfect career - Job Information | Apply for SEN Teaching Assistant
Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us
NOTE TO CANDIDATES - Please do not select the 'Apply online' button as the School processes your applications directly rather than through this site.
The reference number for this role is SCHO00950.
Job Reference: SCHO00950