Teaching Assistant to Support a child with SEN

The Woodlands Community Primary School

The Woodlands Community Primary School

Canning Road

Glascote

Tamworth

B77 3JX

Teaching Assistant to support child with SEN 

Grade 4 Salary Point 4 – 6 £18,933 - £19,698 FTE (Actual Salary £6631 - £6899)    

15 hours per week, Term Time Only, 1 Year Fixed Term (EHCP Funding)

Required from September 2021.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to support an individual with learning needs in Year 4. The contract is fixed term in the first instance as it is linked to a child with EHCP funding. If the funding continues the Assistant will remain.  

You will need 

• To bring learning to life;
• A good sense of humour;
• To have high expectations and an unwavering belief in the potential of every child;
• An understanding of ASC
• To be able to communicate effectively with the child, parents, colleagues and outside agencies; 
• To establish good working relationships with the class teacher, SENDCo and outside agencies;
• To have good organisational skills, keeping detailed records and updating assessments; 
• 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); 
• To use initiative to work in a one-to-one or small group setting.

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 

Candidates will be observed teaching a small group of children in their own setting or at The Woodlands as part of the interview process. Visits to the school are encouraged. Please contact the school to make an appointment. 

Community Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks and a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the standards which flows from Community Academies Trust vision and values.

The role is covered by part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

Community Academies Trust supports Equal Opportunities Employment.

Community Academies Trust Company Registration No. 0747273-6

Please complete the attached application and respond in writing or by email to:

The Headteacher (Mr J.Baker)

The Woodlands Community Primary School

Canning Road

Glascote

Tamworth

B77 3JX

office@woodlands.staffs.sch.uk

Closing date: 14^th July – 9am

Shortlisting: 14^th July

Interviews: 19^th July

Start date: September 2021

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