Teaching Assistant Level 2 - SEN

Overview

The Role: Boughton Leigh Junior School is seeking to recruit a passionate, resilient and empathetic teaching assistant to work with children who may have diverse needs linked to their Special Educational Needs. We are looking to appoint an experienced, highly motivated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant for 30 hours per week. The role will typically be attached to a child/children with an EHC. The role is fixed term for 1 year, initially. It is our intention that this role will be to support children with SEMH needs so the successful candidate needs to have a passion for supporting children with additional needs and be able to use their initiative to adapt to the needs of the child. You need to have an empathetic nurturing approach, in line with our ethos and expectations. Recent experience of working with children with additional needs would be an advantage (please include details in your application).

Responsibilities

• need to be creative, understand how children learn and be able to form excellent relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues.
• have experience of working with pupils with significant needs
• be expected to work 1:1 at time - at times this will be outside of the main classroom
• work with small group work with children who have additional needs (SEND) in addition to undertaking other duties which support the education and well-being of all pupils.
• be expected to maintain the high standards established in our school and use strategies in liaison with the teacher to support pupils to achieve their full potential in their learning.
• also be expected to prepare, maintain and use any equipment/resources required in order to deliver the planned relevant leaning activity.
• have strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• have energy and enthusiasm with a positive attitude.
• be passionate about working with children who have SEN
• be willing to become a First Aider and to support children with personal care needs, if required

Commitment to Safeguarding

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people as required under the Education Act 2002 and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment:

• To ensure awareness of school policy and procedures re: Child Protection and Safeguarding.
• To become aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse by attending relevant courses, staff meetings and INSET.
• To follow school policy and report all causes for concern to the DSL.
• To ensure the safety of all pupils in the school learning environment both indoor and outdoor.
• To know that Safeguarding is the responsibility of all staff.

How to apply

Prospective candidates are encouraged to visit our school. Please contact the school office on phone to arrange an appointment for a visit. Completed application forms should be returned to: Mrs Jo Robinson, Boughton Leigh Junior School, Wetherell Way, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1LT. Telephone No: . Email: