Teaching Assistant Level 2

TEACHING ASSISTANT LEVEL 2 WITH SNA ALLOWANCE

Grade 4 + SNA AllowanceSalary: £19,088 – £20,669 per annum plus SNA allowanceHours: Full time, 32.50 per weekTerm: 12 month fixed termStart date: REQUIRED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

The Governors at St Mary’s CE Primary School are seeking a Level 2 Special Needs Assistant to work with children in receipt of EHCPs. We are looking for candidates who are dedicated and highly motivated, and able to provide high quality support to children with high needs.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience of working with children of primary school age or NVQ 2 or equivalent in teaching assistance
• Experience of working with children with communication and interaction difficulties
• Experience of delivering interventions
• Knowledge about ASD and how best to support children with a diagnosis
• A good understanding of behaviour and how to prevent and manage episodes of challenging behaviour
• An understanding of sensory processing difficulties and how to support these through sensory circuits and other strategies

Responsibilities

• Support children’s development (physical, emotional, social, communication and intellectual development needs)
• Help to keep children safe, including maintaining a safe environment, dealing with accidents, supporting safeguarding
• Encourage children’s positive behaviour
• Contribute to positive relationships with children and adults through communication and interaction
• Provide effective support for colleagues
• Support learning across the curriculum

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. This post is subject to a fully enhanced DBS check.

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