SEND and Behaviour Teaching Assistant - Term Time

The Gateway Primary Academy is seeking to appoint a highly motivated and caring Teaching Assistant to join the great staff team at this popular one-form entry school.

The post will involve working with children across the school and as a midday supervisor. Expertise in working with SEND pupils and vulnerable pupils with emotional needs is essential. The candidate will be committed to supporting children in reaching their full potential both academically and socially.

The successful candidate will have:

• A good standard of education (minimum GCSE grade C or equivalent in English and Maths)
• Experience of supporting pupils EYFS, KS 1 and KS 2
• Planning and delivering interventions
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• A good understanding of children's emotional needs and development
• A friendly, caring, understanding approach with a good sense of humour
• The ability to work autonomously as well as part of a supportive team

Hours of work: 8.30am to 3.00pm, term time only.

Contact the school to make an appointment to discuss the appointment with the Headteacher.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share that commitment. Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcomes of references and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.