TEACHING ASSISTANT ADDITIONAL NEEDS - Flash Ley CP School

Job Title:- TEACHING ASSISTANT ADDITIONAL NEEDS – ONE POST – SINGLE PUPIL

Profile No:-

Flash Ley CP School

Hawksmoor Road

Stafford

ST17 9DR

e-mail:- office@flashley.staffs.sch.uk

Required from September 2019

We are seeking to appoint a confident, enthusiastic and hard-working Teaching Assistant to work with a Year 6 pupil on a one to one basis alongside the Class Teacher.  An understanding of Speech, Language and Processing is essential.

The successful applicant will be required to work Monday – Friday (17.5 hours per week)                            8.45am – 12.15pm   

This is a fixed term contract linked to specific pupil at Flash Ley Primary School.  We anticipate the funding will continue to the end of his time in Year 6 but this is not guaranteed. 

This is an exciting position to join our dedicated school staff.

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant that will:

*Use specialist knowledge/experience of Speech and Language to provide appropriate support in relation to the individual needs of the each child

*Be nurturing to support social, emotional and peer relationships

*Encourage independence ready for the transition into high school

*Have knowledge of semantics and colour coding (not essential – training can be given)

*Have knowledge of ways to develop fine motor skills particularly in relation to handwriting and pencil control

*Encourage ‘friendships’ with peers during unstructured times within the school day

*Support and maintain positive links between home and school by making parents feel welcome and develop links with other external agencies

*Be an excellent enthusiastic, committed and skilled practitioner

*Have knowledge and experience of the primary curriculum

*Have high expectations of learning with the ability to adapt to suit the needs of the child

*Be committed to raising achievement in the child and for them to be the best that they can possibly be

*Have good organisational skills

We can offer:

*Friendly, enthusiastic children who are eager to learn

*High expectations of pupil achievement and behaviour

*Committed team of friendly staff wanting the best for our pupils

*Strong supportive parents and Governors

*Excellent relationships with its community

The successful applicant will need to:-

*be qualified to NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants (or recognised equivalent qualification)

*experience of working within a team but also on their own initiative

*be flexible, a quick thinker and well organised

*excellent behaviour management strategies

*be firm and consistent in their approach

*have experience of working with a child with Speech and Language Difficulties

A visit to the school is strongly recommended to fully appreciate what the school can offer to the right candidate.  Please contact the school to make an appointment on 01785 337340.

This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Salary:         £19,171 – 20,344 (pro rota)

Scale:          Grade 5 Pt 6 – 9 (new spinal points)

Closing Date:         Monday 10^th June 2019 @ 9am

Successful shortlisted candidates will be invited into school to complete a short observation task as part of the interview process on Monday 17^th June 2019.

Location:      Flash Ley Primary School, Hawksmoor Road, Stafford, ST17 9DR

Vacancy type:        Temporary

Number of hours:  17 ½ hours per week

Job Category:       Teaching Assistant – Additional Needs – Single Pupil

Number of positions:       1

Department:                   Flash Ley - 2409