What skills and experience we're looking for We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly motivated and flexible Teaching Assistant full time over 39 weeks. SEN experience is desirable. • Supporting the class teacher with their responsibility for the development and education of children in schools, which will involve working 1to1 with pupils with special needs. • To assist an individual teacher, or teachers, in delivering and evaluating programmes and adapting teaching materials to suit the particular requirements of individual pupils and groups. • To assist in meeting the pupils’ need for encouragement, reassurance and comfort and attend to their personal requirements and physical care while encouraging independence at all times. • The individual will have specialist training/experience to support their lead role/intervention and provide a level of support for individual pupils/groups of pupils whose needs require support over and above that which a level one Teaching Assistant is expected to provide. What the school offers its staff St Giles’ C of E (A) Infant School has been at the heart of Ashtead and the surrounding area since 1852. As a small school, we are uniquely placed to know each and every child; their strengths, their next steps and their personalities! Our curriculum is engaging, lively and topics are based on pupils’ interests. We use a wide range of resources and teaching styles to deliver lessons to pupils of all needs and abilities. St Giles’ is a happy, caring and inclusive school, with opportunities to learn, develop and experience new challenges. We offer a wellbeing package through Smart Clinic with access to a few wellbeing services that you may find beneficial, including counselling, stress coaching, physiotherapy, and access to a virtual GP. Further details about the role • SEND experience is desirable. In particular, working with children with speech and language, ADHD and ASD • Basic numeracy and literacy e.g. through GCSE qualification in English and Maths or equivalent, or able to evidence ability at an equivalent level. • Able to work towards Vocational Qualifications Level 1 or equivalent experience in relevant field. • Basic understanding of Health and Safety regulations, procedures and the principles of equality and diversity. • Basic IT skills • Ability to operate basic equipment. • Good listening skills and enthusiasm to learn. Successful candidates will be expected to: • Deliver 1-1 and/or group support / intervention and monitor pupil performance, including those who have physical, emotional or educational needs, under the direction of senior staff. • Carry out routine tasks to organise and maintain the learning environment. • Ensure all wellbeing, behaviour and personal development of pupils. • May carry out personal care routines as appropriate. • Maybe required to respond to pupils' needs in routine, pre-agreed tasks (including routine medical needs). • Ensure materials and equipment are available as and when required • Maybe required to contribute with activity planning. • May need to make records of activities/observations for further submission to supervisor as per instructions. • Work with others • Respond to individual needs and/or answer simple queries politely and ask for assistance where necessary. • Report any concerns, problems or incidents, e.g. safeguarding, behaviour, breakdowns, and deficiencies, in accordance with relevant reporting procedures. • Liaise with parents and visitors in a courteous manner, to promote a positive image of the site. 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 the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.