Pupil Teaching Assistant; KS1

We are looking for an experienced 1:1 pupil specific teaching assistant to join the Notre Dame Prep School team. The 1:1 would involve working closely with the class teacher and specific SEND pupil in a whole class environment. This post is a funded 1:1 and so is dependent upon Norfolk County Council funding in line with the EHCP requirements.

Working hours are 8.30-3.30pm Monday to Friday during term time, with a 30 minute unpaid lunch break. There may be additional opportunities to work in our after school and holiday clubs.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is reliable and experienced in supporting SEND children in their learning
• Is able to support children with additional needs and with an Education Health Care Plan (EHCP)
• Can quickly establish positive relationships with individual children and their parents
• Has high expectations of behaviour
• Can support learning in the classroom, in small groups and 1:1
• Has good Literacy and Numeracy skills
• Is willing to contribute to the wider community of the school

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from minority ethnic communities and those with disabilities. An enhanced DBS check will be required.

As part of our recruitment process it is necessary for us to perform an online social media check. The reason for the online search is to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet the safeguarding duties set out in KCSIE. There is no other purpose for a search.

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualifications) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post.

Notre Dame Prep School is fully committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, eliminating discrimination. Applications are invited from all sections of society.

• Personal attributes:
  Reliable, Resilient, Reflective, Patient, Able to work as a team, Showing initiative
• Qualifications:
  
  Good numeracy/literacy skills, Participate in development and training opportunities
• Experience:
  
  Working with or caring for children of relevant age
• Skills/knowledge:
  Paediatric First Aid training;
  Use basic technology – computer, video, photocopier;
  Ability to relate well to children and adults;
  Work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these

• Qualifications:
  
  Level 3 Teaching Assistant, Autism Specific Training
• Experience:
  
  Experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)