What skills and experience we’re looking for
The Headteacher and Governors at Beechwood Primary School and Nursery are looking to appoint a teaching assistant for a September start to work with pupils with Special Educational Needs.
We are looking for a teaching assistant who will share our school values and who has the ability and enthusiasm to work with and support SEND pupils either 1:1 or within small groups.
Previous experience of working with SEND pupils is essential. This position is suitable for a teaching assistant with proven experience and an understanding of the importance of building a trusted relationship to meet a child’s social and emotional needs. The successful candidate should be a positive role model and support with all aspects of self-esteem.
What the school offers its staff
The school offers:
- commitment to supporting wellbeing of staff through wellbeing days and attendance days
- a supportive, enthusiastic, friendly and caring staff with a real ‘family’ feel
- a school which is warm, welcoming and where you can make a real difference
- a hard-working and dedicated SLT and governing board who are reflective and forward thinking
- opportunities for training
- scope for career progression
Further details about the role
Essential Criteria
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent, e.g. BTEC National Diploma.
- Experience of working within a school/nursery setting.
- Experience of working closely and effectively with a class teacher.
- Ability to support the implementation of strategies suggested by external advisors, e.g. educational psychologist.
- Ability to apply innovative strategies to further the child’s engagement and learning.
- Experience of working with children with Special Educational Needs.
- Good literacy and numeracy skills.
- Good organisational skills.
- Skills and expertise in understanding the needs of specific pupils.
- Knowledge of how to help adapt and deliver support to meet individual needs.
- Excellent communication skills.
- The ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
- Knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding.
- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Enthusiastic and a good sense of humour.
- Motivation and initiative to develop your own ideas and strategies.
- Commitment to providing the very best learning opportunities for individual children.
- Ability to work closely with others as a member of a team and be a reliable team player.
- Flexibility, adaptable and willing to go with the ‘extra mile’.
- Positive role model, forming and encouraging the building of positive relationships.
Commitment to safeguarding
Beechwood primary school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The offer of employment is subject to the undertaking of pre-employment checks which will include References, Health, Right to Work in the UK, DBS (Enhanced with barred list check) and a Declaration of not being disqualified under the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009.
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