1:1 Teaching Assistant - Full-time - Special Needs Position

Lympne CEP School, Lympne

• Ref:KCC886-3155-59S
• Posted:12/06/2020
• Pay:KR3
• Start Date:1.9.20
• App Close Date:29/07/2020 at 09:00
• Interviews:TBC

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A fantastic opportunity has arisen to make a real impact upon the learning and school experience of one of our young people. Do you want to support a young person's medical and feeding needs as well as working as part of the classroom team to support learning in the classroom?

Lympne School are looking to appoint a kind, calm and hard working teaching assistant to join our friendly and supportive team of staff, and welcoming, happy children.

This post is to provide 1:1 support a child who is currently in our Year 2 class moving into Year 3. Your role will require you to support the child's learning in all areas of the curriculum, support with communication, emotional and interaction needs and to be willing to provide medical care to meet his medical needs. Previous experience of working with children with medical needs, ASD and ODD, as well as early phonics would be of benefit, but all required training will be provided.

The post may also require you to undertake other general teaching assistant duties within Key Stage Two, although our young person is working within the Key Stage One currciulum.

This temporary post is linked to a child and funding has been agreed for the next four years, however should this child leave before the end of the four years the post will end.

The post is a 31.25 hour contract, working over five days a week, term time only.  The post commences on 1st September.

At Lympne Primary we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to satisfactory references and DBS clearance.

Information about the school

We are a safe, happy, inclusive school community where each individual is known and valued. Through our nurturing environment all develop resilience and self-worth to recognise their value as a bearer of God’s light. Strengths and talents are celebrated, whilst knowing that mistakes are an opportunity to learn and grow. Curiosity and enquiry are promoted in our curriculum, bringing learning to life through rich opportunities, knowledge and experiences. All are empowered to be friends for others, able to make change both locally and globally, shining their light with courage and using their voice respectfully to make a positive difference.

You will find a warm welcome awaits with a comprehensive package of support for your professional development.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Melanie Nash
• Address:Octavian Drive, Lympne, Kent, CT21 4JG
• Telephone: 01303 268041
• Email: office@lympne.kent.sch.uk