SEND Teaching Assistant
About This Role
Role: SEND Teaching Assistant
Salary: Scale 3, spine points 5-6 (£30,408-£30,843) per annum, full time equivalent Actual annualised salary: £23,929
Contract: 5 days per week
Hours: 8.30am until 3.30pm Monday to Friday 32.5 hours per week, (term time only plus Inset days).
The Role:
We are looking to appoint an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant who is passionate about pupils’ learning, enjoys being with children, has a positive attitude, and can work as part of a friendly and enthusiastic team.
You will need:
Recent and relevant experience of working with ASD children across the primary age range, 3 - 11 years. Experience of working with children with special educational needs and ASD would be a particular advantage.
Flexibility and adaptability in the role, you may be working with a whole class, a small group or individual children
A desire and enthusiasm to make a difference for our children with a caring and approachable nature
High expectations for all pupils
To be highly motivated, have strong team working skills and be able to communicate effectively with staff, pupils and parents
Educated to GCSE level standard or equivalent with passes including English and Maths at Grade C or above.
We can offer:
A happy, vibrant and welcoming school
Motivated children who are excited about their learning
A supportive and forward thinking leadership team
A commitment to professional development for all staff
Closing date: This vacancy will on-going until we find the right candidate
Interviews: on-going
We reserve the right to close the vacancy at any point, so early applications are advised, as interviews will be ongoing.
Woodside Primary School, part of the Inspire Partnership Academy Trust, is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.