Teaching Assistant (Birches First School)
- Employer
- Birches First School
- Location
- Birches First School, Codsall, WV8 2JQ
- Salary
- Level 2 - £18,198 FTE
- Closing date
- 19 Mar 2021
- Reference
- 0000009717
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- Sector
- Education
- Job Type
- Schools / Academies - Support staff roles, Teaching assistant
- Contract Type
- Part time permanent
- Working Pattern
- Term time
- Hours
- Part-Time
Teaching Assistant to support child with SEN
Grade 2 £18,198 prorota FTE Term Time Only 13.75 hours per week
Required from Monday 19th April 2021. We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to support an individual with learning needs in Year 1. The contract is fixed term in the first instance as it is linked to a child with EHCP funding. It is envisaged that the role will be for the afternoons. Our team is strong, dedicated and committed and our curriculum is innovative.
You will need
- Experience of working with children with speech and language needs;
- The ability to adapt learning and planning to meet a child’s specific needs;
- The ability to assess and record;
- To be willing to undertake personal care needs;
- To be able to communicate effectively with the child, parents, colleagues and outside agencies;
- To establish good working relationships with the class teacher, SENCo and outside agencies;
- To provide support for families and ensure partnership with home and school;
- To develop your own personal practice;
- NVQ level 3 qualification or equivalent (desirable);
- Experience of managing SEND related behaviours;
- An excellent understanding of ASD and how it effects behaviour and communication;
- Experience or knowledge of PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) or AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication)
We can offer you
- A great team of hardworking colleagues
- Outstanding children who are keen to learn
- Supportive parents and governors
- Opportunities for professional development within school and as part of the MAT
- A well-resourced and safe working environment
- A highly skilled SENCo as a source of expertise and support
Last date for receipt of completed application forms on 19th March 2021 at 9am
Interviews will be held on 26th March 2021 and will include a formal question and answer session and a short observation.
Unfortunately, if you have not been contacted by 20th March 2021 please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Please contact the school office for more information.
Telephone: 01902 297910
Email: office@birches.staffs.sch.uk
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