SEN Teaching Assistant - Fixed Term

Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated, patient individual, who has an interest in SEND and a passion for teaching and learning, to work in our Specialist Provision alongside a committed team. The role will be based in our Specialist Provision which consist of 3 classes. The Provision mostly caters for pupils with severe learning difficulties and provides all pupils with a safe and nurturing environment to learn in. Our aim is to provide an inclusive, broad and balanced curriculum for all learners. Working under the guidance of teachers, you will help pupils to access learning within the classroom and outdoor learning environments. Applicants should be confident in following teacher planning and implementation in class support.  

 An understanding and previous experience of working with children with ASD/Social Communication Difficulties is desirable. Some knowledge of Makaton, Sensory Integration and PECS would be an advantage.

Personal attributes

Your responsibilities would include:

• Supporting children within a small group with additional needs.
• Working with the Class teacher and other support staff to prepare resources and deliver lessons.
• Having a flexible approach to behaviour management.
• Being a positive and solution-focused member of the team.
• Intimate care i.e. nappy changing.

Our ideal candidate will have: 

• Experience of working with SEN children. 
• An understanding of how to support children and aid their development. 
• An ability to deploy strategies to allow learners to engage with the curriculum creatively. 
• Ability to follow a given learning plan and ability to work on own initiative. 
• An understanding of effective behaviour management techniques. 
• Very good numeracy/literacy skills; GCSE grade C or above
• Minimum of Level 3 NVQ in Teaching Assistant or Early Years

In return, we offer: 

• A caring and considerate environment where everyone is valued.  
• A highly skilled and experienced team with enthusiastic and engaging children. 
• A distinctive local context ensuring we place inclusivity at the heart of all we do. 

Salary & Benefits

Grade:                                     Aquinas Grade 3.1 (Full time salary £25,434.00 p.a.)

Actual Pro rata salary:  £16,637.78 p.a.

Hours:                                     27.5 hrs per wk – Mon - Fri, 8:30-15:00 with an hr unpaid lunchbreak

Weeks:                                   39 weeks per year (term time only)

Contract:                               Fixed Term for 1 yr from Nov 25 (with the poss to extend)

Location

Trinity Church of England Primary School
Prince's Plain
Bromley
London
BR2 8LD

Supporting documents

• Please click here for the Job Description
• Please click here for an Application Form

How to apply

Please send your application, outlining your suitability for the role against the enclosed person specification and job description, by email to Aquinas.recruitment@aquinastrust.org.

Alternatively, submit your application to the HR Officer, Aquinas, Magpie Hall Lane, Bromley, BR2 8HZ.

All sections of the form should be completed as clearly and fully as possible. Please note CVs will not be accepted in place of a completed application form. A signed copy of your application form will be required prior to interview.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint at any stage during the recruitment process.