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SEN 1:1 Teaching Assistant - 4.5 Hours Per Day - Part-time

Ellington Infant School, Ramsgate

  • Ref:KCC886-2340-80S
  • Posted:24/11/2022
  • Pay:Kent Range 4
  • Start Date:ASAP
  • App Close Date:09/12/2022 at 12:00
  • Interviews:Weds 14th December

Advert

We currently have a vacancy for a 1:1 teaching assistant to come and be a valued member of our dedicated and rapidly explanding team!

We are seeking to appoint an effective, caring and enthusiastic person to join our growing school. Those appointed will be working within a classroom team including a teacher and at least 1 other teaching assistant. This role is to work 1:1 with a child who has some additional needs, which at times may include displaying some behaviour that challenges.

The post is for 21.25 hours per week (5 days per week during term time).

 Desirable skills:

  • show positive skills in supporting social and emotional well-being - experience and confidence of working with behaviour that challenges would be beneficial.
  • be able to engage with young children and develop positive relationships quickly.
  • be reliable, patient and understanding while also knowing how to have fun!
  • ideally have experience in supporting children’s learning, modifying or adapting activities to enable accelerated progress.
  • have high expectations for children’s behaviour.
  • be used to working closely with the Class Teacher, SENCO and external professionals.
  • have an understanding of school safeguarding.
  • be adaptable, cheerful and willing to work as part of a team.
  • be willing to undertake additional training if needed.

In return we can offer…

  • Happy children and caring parents.
  • Brilliant, committed and fun loving staff.
  • Proactive and supportive governing body.
  • Warm, caring school community.
  • Career development opportunities
  • A commitment to working together – sharing challenges and celebrating achievements.

Please call or email the school office to make an appointment to visit the school or to discuss this position.

As a school committed to safeguarding children, all staff members will undergo an enhanced DBS check and candidates will be assessed on their suitability to work with children.

Information about the school

Ellington Infant School is an exciting place to be, providing a happy, safe, caring and supportive environment where children are confident and experience personal success.

We aim to provide children with an education that is creative, enjoyable and relevant and is tailored to meet individual needs. We seek to provide a caring atmosphere in which everyone can develop and grow in confidence. The whole staff team work to support children to be the best they can be, and act as positive role models showing respect for all individuals.

We are committed to working at the heart of our community in partnership with parents and our neighbors, for the benefit of all. Please see our website and social media pages for more information on what we do.

Staff are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children at all times.

Job Contact Information

Fax: 01843 851 552

Documents

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.