SEND Teaching Assistant

About This Role

NJC Telford & Wrekin SCP 4 FTE £25,185, 21.25 hours per week, Term time only, fixed term due to pupil funding

REAch2 Academy Trust

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed applicant who has experience of working with children with specific needs to join our team at Apley Wood Primary Academy. The role will include providing support and activities for 30 minutes at lunchtime.

• has experience of working with children (essential) with specific needs in class, small groups and in 1:1 situations
• has English and Maths Grade C GCSE or equivalent (essential)
• has NVQ Level 2 (or above)
• is firm, kind, patient, consistent and approachable
• is friendly, ready to join in and engage with learning with the children

• Cognition & Learning
• Language & Social Interaction
• Autistic Spectrum Disorder
• Social Communication Difficulties
• Sensory Processing

• Generous Annual Leave: healthy work-life balance
• Professional Development:
  Access diverse CPD and training opportunities to grow your skills
• Flexible & Family-Friendly:
  We are committed to supporting flexible working and requests will be considered on an individual basis, including options such as part time, term-time, home working, and other options that work for both the employee and the Trust
• Exclusive Discounts:
  Benefit from Blue Light Card offers and employee perks
• Well-being Support:
  Receive comprehensive well-being and employee assistance for you and your family

At REAch2 we recognise that those who work in an academy are in a unique position in their care of children. The responsibility for all staff to safeguard pupils and promote their welfare, as stated in Section 175 of the Education Act (2002) is one that is central to our ethos, our policies and our actions. All children are deserving of the highest levels of care and safeguarding, regardless of their individual characteristics or circumstances, and we are committed to applying our policies to ensure effective levels of safeguarding and care are afforded to all our pupils.

We will seek to recruit the best applicant for the job based on the abilities, qualifications, experience as measured against the job description and person specification. The recruitment and selection of staff will be conducted in a professional, timely and responsive manner and in compliance with current employment legislation, and relevant safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be requested for all successful candidates, including a Children's Barred List check if the role meets the criteria for regulated activity.

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