Job Details

Salary: 8,267-9,359 actual salary Contract type: Fixed term until July 2017 Working pattern: Part time, term time only

Closing date: Monday 24 April 2017 by noon

How to apply: If you are looking for role that will challenge and test your skillset and you would like to be considered for this post, please download an application pack, see below (also available on our school’s website. Please email your completed application form. If you have any questions, or would like to arrange a tour, please contact our school office for assistance

About the Role

Warden Park Primary Academy - Teaching Assistant Special Needs  

Warden Park Primary Academy is committed to providing high quality learning for all children and wishes to appoint an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to support an individual pupil in Year 1 with a variety of learning needs. This post is initially for 22.5 hours per week for the Summer Term 2017. The hours of work will be 8.30am to 1.00pm. Pro rata Salary Range 8,267-9,359pa. Actual place on Scale will be dependent on qualifications and experience. (Applicants with previous experience and appropriate qualifications are desirable.)

The successful candidate will:

Be able to support individual pupils to access the curriculum within a mainstream class;

Support individual pupils on a one-to-one basis or in a small group to develop their social skills eg. taking turns, language skills and motor skills;

Contribute towards IEP Reviews, Annual Reviews and target setting;

Have a passion and motivation for improving the lives of all children;

Have an optimistic attitude and be flexible to the demands of the job;

Demonstrate versatility, tact, commitment and the ability to use initiative;

Be patient and able to stay calm and listen and value children’s views;

Be able to work as part of a team and be expected to contribute to its development;

Have the ability to strictly maintain confidentiality;

Be suitably qualified for the post of Teaching Assistant ie to have good basic literacy and numeracy skills (to GCSE level or above) and be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing;

Have experience of some behaviour management techniques.

In return we can offer you:

- Wonderful children who thrive in a high quality learning culture;

- Skilled and friendly colleagues who strive to do the best for the children in their care;

- A strong ethos of care, respect and concern for each other;

- The opportunity for the right candidate to join our School’s Direct Teacher Training programme at a future date.

Visits to our school are highly recommended and most welcome by prior appointment with the school office.

Warden Park Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to the equality of opportunity and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed along with other relevant employment checks. 

Interview Date: Tuesday 02 May 2017

Additional Information

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.