Overview
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Bridgewater Primary is a welcoming three-form entry school, with its own nursery provision, situated close to Abington Park. Our creative curriculum and strong team spirit permeates throughout the school. We work hard to ensure our children receive an education, which is fun and underpinned by high standards and expectations.
Role and responsibilities
We are looking for a kind and caring SEN 1:1 Teaching Assistant, with a warm, friendly, positive and cheerful disposition, to provide support for pupils and teachers within our school. The successful candidate will be expected to support throughout the school as required, working with whole classes, small groups or as a 1-1 with a specific child. Working alongside the class teacher you will be supporting a child to access the curriculum and ensure their daily needs are met. Training will be provided.
You will also provide support beyond the classroom, including supervising playground activities and offering help wherever it’s needed during breaks and lunchtimes. This is a fixed term contract attached to a named child. This role may involve supporting children with an intimate care plan. Supervision will be given and you will be part of a supportive year group team.
As part of a supportive team of experienced practitioners, your role will focus on supporting children’s learning and wellbeing, involving delivery of targeted interventions with individual children, small group sessions, supporting the whole class or providing more in-depth support for children with Special Educational Needs.
Hours of work: Monday – Friday 08:40-15:30, with ½ hour for lunch, 39 weeks per year (Term time plus training days).
Qualifications and attributes
You will need to be passionate about working with children and have a growth mind set. The ideal candidate must be educated to GCSE standard in English & Maths (Grades A-C or 9-4) and be committed to enabling our children to achieve their full potential. Candidates should have excellent communication skills, be able to use their initiative in dealing with situations effectively and can work as a team member. They should be consistent in their approach and be able to relate calmly and positively, showing patience and a caring attitude.
Observations and visits
We warmly invite you to visit our school and see for yourself why it’s a great place to work. Please contact the school office on 01604 637056 to book. Visits to the school are available at the following times but if you are unable to make any of these dates, please contact the school office and we will try to arrange an alternative: Friday 3rd October 11am, Wednesday 8th October 4pm or Thursday 9th October 8.30am.
Experience beneficial for the role
It would be beneficial to have experience in:
* Developing consistent and nurturing routines to engage children in learning
* Supporting engagement in shared activities
* Supporting social and communication needs, including interactions and structured play
* Supporting a child in 1:1 sessions and on a whole class basis
We can offer you
* Happy, enthusiastic & friendly children who want to learn
* A supportive and inclusive culture
* A commitment to staff well-being
* Opportunities for staff development and career progression
* A caring community with supportive parents and Governors
* A canteen providing competitively priced meals cooked fresh on site
* Large well maintained site with opportunities for outdoor learning
* Free on-site car parking
* Access to LGSS Pension Scheme and Employee Assist
Training will be available so please apply if you are interested in developing your skills in inclusive practice within a supportive team.
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Logistics
Start Date: ASAP
Please note that it is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
As part of our safeguarding process, recommended by the Keeping Children Safe in Education Publication, we will carry out an online search on all shortlisted candidates.
In line with the governments code of practice for workers in the public sector (Nov 2016) applicants in a customer-facing role must be able to speak English fluently.
The school actively and positively supports and encourages policies which stress the importance of equality of opportunity irrespective of gender, ethnic origin, religious background or special educational needs.
We aim, through our work, to challenge prejudice and stereotyping to promote mutual respect and tolerance. All pupils should have opportunities to succeed in a caring environment in which they feel valued.
Safeguarding statement
We recognise that safeguarding is everybody’s responsibility and that the child’s welfare is our paramount concern. All new staff will be fully supported to demonstrate understanding and effective practice of safeguarding and rigorous checking procedures are in place for all employees.
In line with our school safeguarding policy, all appointments are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The successful applicant will also be expected to complete a medical questionnaire.
ContractType Fixed Term
ClosingDate 15.10.2025
SalaryDescription Salary based on 31.67 hours p/w, 39 weeks p/a
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