SEN TEACHING ASSISTANT – NVQ Level 2

Lawrence Sheriff School is an outstanding boys’ grammar school of approximately 930 students, over 300 of whom are in the sixth form. When inspected by Ofsted in 2007 the school was judged to be outstanding in all 42 categories. In April 2012 Lawrence Sheriff became a National Teaching School. As a result we now play a significant role in the development of initial teacher training and continuous professional development across the region.

In 2013 Ofsted stated ‘the school is a harmonious community where students with different needs can thrive, achieve highly in their academic work and enjoy a wide range of enrichment opportunities.’ In January 2011 the school was placed top of DfE performance tables for GCSE (having first achieved this distinction in 2008). We are proud that our students have very positive attitudes to learning.

We are looking to appoint an experienced Level 2 Teaching Assistant to support specific students with SEND for example ASD and anxiety, in order to facilitate their access to the curriculum and maximise their independence.

The successful applicant must have the ability to establish effective relationships with children, young people and teaching staff.

Being an effective communicator is critical due to the needs of students and therefore excellent written and spoken English is essential. You must be highly organised, with good time management skills and be IT literate. A knowledge and understanding of ASD and its impact on students’ learning is essential.

Grade D (Points 4-5): £15,711.02 – £16,025.65 pro-rata, (£18,426 – £18,795 FTE) with possible progression to Grade E (Points 5-6): £16,025.65 – £16,346.25 pro-rata, (£18,795 – £19,171 FTE)

For further information please contact Michaela Pazderkova or Debbie Brannan, Personnel.

Tel: 01788 542074, Fax: 01788 567962, E‑mail: recruitment@lawrencesheriffschool.com

To download an application pack please visit our website: www.lawrencesheriffschool.net. Please do not submit CVs, as only the job application form will be considered.

To apply please complete and return the job application and equality details forms to Michaela Pazderkova or Debbie Brannan at recruitment@lawrencesheriffschool.com, along with a letter of application.

Closing date for applications: 09.00 am on Tuesday 26^th March 2019

Lawrence Sheriff School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.

For further information on ‘keeping children safe in education’ please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/keeping-children-safe-in-education--2