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1:1 support Teaching Assistant

Employer
Westlands First School, Droitwich
Location
Westlands First School Farmers Way, Droitwich, Worcs, WR9 9EQ
Salary
£11,654.22 - £12,246.05 per annum + SEN Allowance (£841.66)
Closing date
8 Jul 2022

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1:1 support Teaching Assistant

2 posts available

Contract associated with named child As long as the pupil is at the school

Salary scale Grade 1 with SEN allowance

27 ½ hours per week

The children of Westlands First School are looking for two kind, funny and caring Teaching Assistants to join our wonderful, nurturing school, supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities on a one to one basis.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated 1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant who is aspirational and determined to help our pupils.

Job Requirements:

  • To assist in promoting the learning and personal development of the pupil to which you are assigned to enable them to access learning and make the best use of the educational opportunities available to them.
  • To assist with the provision of general care and welfare of the pupil, including assisting with personal hygiene routines
  • To assist in the implementation of programmes and strategies designed by other professionals such as Educational Psychologists and Speech Language Therapists
  • To use positive behaviour strategies to enable the pupil to access learning and where appropriate, to know and apply positive physical handling techniques.

What we offer:

  • A warm, friendly and welcoming school
  • An excellent team of committed and hardworking staff
  • A highly structured programme of Continuing Professional Development
  • Enthusiastic and friendly children who love learning
  • The right candidate will have (please refer to the attached Person Specification):
  • A good basic education to GCSE with a minimum Grade C GCSE in English and Maths
  • Experience working with young people
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • A flexible ‘can do’ attitude and a high level of professionalism

Applicants are strongly encouraged to visit the school. Please email or telephone for an appointment.

Application form and person specification are attached.

Westlands First School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Please submit your application form via email or in person to the School Office.

Interviews will be held w/c 11th July

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