Teaching assistant SEN

About this Role

Pannal Primary School is a successful, high achieving and oversubscribed two form entry school on the southern outskirts of Harrogate witha strong senseof community and a highly dedicated and enthusiastic team of staff, governors,parent sand children.

We are proud to be an inclusive school who welcome all children into our school family.

We have an exciting new opportunity for someone to join our school community.

The successful candidate will have ideally have experience of working with young children. Good interpersonal skills are essential along with flexibility and the ability to work in a team.

Do you want to help children reach their potential?

At Pannal, we believe that early experiences shape a lifetime. We are a thriving, friendly school community looking for an enthusiastic and passionate person to join our team.

The role is a split role between GTA & GTA SEN (Keyworker). As a GTA in KS2, you will work alongside our class teachers to build a safe, stimulating environment where every child feels confident to learn, and progress. As a keyworker you will be supporting a child to meet their own personalised targets.

Hours would include Midday duties (MSA) which provide continuity for the children cared for by familiar adults.

• An individual with excellent communication skills who can promote high-quality interactions with children.

• A flexible team player who is willing to support all children, whether that be with an individual or guide small groups.

• Desirable- A Level 2 or Level 3 childcare/teaching assistant qualification.

• A warm, supportive, and collaborative staff team with extensive experience.

• Opportunities to work with outstanding practitioners within school and across the Yorkshire Causeway Schools Trust.

• Wonderful children who are eager to learn.

• Opportunities for professional development and continuous training.

• An opportunity to work in a happy school community where quality relationships are nurtured,modelledand valued.

• Commitment to safeguarding

Our school is situated in the village of Pannal which has a train station & is served by the main 36 bus route.

Pannal Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, youngpeopleand adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

• childcaredisqualification

• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

• medical

• onlineand social media

• prohibitionfrom teaching

• rightto work

• satisfactory references

• suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions,reprimandsor warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Previous experience isdesirableandadditionaltraining will be available.