SEN Teaching Assistant LEVEL 2 St Mary CE Primary School

We are seeking to appoint a SEN Teaching Assistant (level
2).

• to provide support for the teacher by preparing an effective learning environment establishing good relations with the pupil giving appropriate comfort and care as directed and linking this support through our Teaching and Learning and Relationships Policy expectations
• to assist the pupil to reach their full potential by maintaining a safe working environment
• where the successful candidate may work within a whole class, with small groups of children or on a 1:1 basis

Our ideal candidate would have the ability to motivate and encourage children; be enthusiastic, responsible and would enjoy working with children. They should have good inter-personal skills and a desire to support children with their learning; promote high standards of behaviour and believe that all children can succeed. The post holder must have English and Maths GCSE grade C or above and an NVQ level 2 qualification for teaching assistants or equivalent.

• have experience of working in a school setting.
• are keen to work in a supportive, learning environment
• work well in a team
• are able to bring energy and enthusiasm to the role
• have good communication skills

• the opportunity to work alongside a dedicated and friendly team
• a welcoming school with enthusiastic children who are keen to learn
• an attractive and well-resourced school
• excellent professional development opportunities

For more information about the role or to arrange a visit to the school, please contact the school office on or email: wareham.

Closing Date: 15 October

Interview Date: TBC

In accordance with our safer recruitment practices, CVs from external candidates will not be accepted.

Coastal Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment.

The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate that they meet the essential elements of the person specification and will be subject to pre-employment checks including a health check, and Enhanced DBS check, Child Barred List check and satisfactory references. We will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children.

As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern. Applicants are advised that it is an offense to apply for the role if they are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.