[ref. o66350700] SEN Teaching Assistant
What skills and experience we're looking for
GENERAL INFORMATION:
St Mary’s Church of England Academy are seeking a passionate SEN Teaching Assistant.
SEN Teaching Assistants work with and support a range of learners with Complex Needs, especially those experiencing multiple disadvantages. You will be required to work with small groups or on a one-to-one basis and will work collaboratively with teachers and SENCO to support pupil progress with the class teacher, providing additional support to learners who require help in overcoming barriers to learning in order to achieve their full potential.
If you're ready to make a real impact in a child's learning experience and join a friendly team then apply today!
Skills Required:
- Excellent English and Maths (Numeracy and Literacy skills).
- Excellent communication and listening skills.
- A caring nature to nurture our children
- Assertiveness in dealing with pupils.
- Determination to see problems and solutions through to the end.
- The ability to empathise.
- A non-judgemental approach.
- Organisational and time management skills.
- The capacity to motivate and act as a role model.
- Flexible and adaptable and able to work well under pressure.
- A commitment to equality and diversity.
- An understanding of confidentiality and the handling of sensitive information.
- A commitment to safeguarding.
HOW TO APPLY:
For more information including; a full job description/person specification and an application form, please contact the HR Officer via email: HR@smpsac.org
The application form, along with an equal opportunities form, should be returned to the Academy by the specified closing date, and must be accompanied by a supporting letter. Other forms of curriculum vitae are not acceptable in place of a completed application form.
We are a distinctive, caring Christian school, where everyone in the community is valued. It is not a requirement of the role to be a Christian, but candidates should be sympathetic to and support the Christian ethos of the school.
St Mary's Church of England Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment will be subject to references, which are satisfactory for the advertised post, enhanced DBS with barred list information and identity checks.
What the school offers its staff
CPD TrainingEmployee wellbeing support
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.