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1:1 Teaching Assistant / Small Group Support - Term Time

Sandwich Infant School, Sandwich

  • Ref:KCC886-2626-63S
  • Posted:19/07/2024
  • Pay:£22,278.00 pro rata (approx £13,236 per annum)
  • Start Date:1 September 2024
  • App Close Date:04/08/2024 at 12:00
  • Interviews:w/c 5th August 2024

Advert

We are looking to appoint a teaching assistant to work with a group of children in our new Reception cohort. The job is subject to successful high needs funding claims. You will work with a team of teaching assistants, supporting children to access the learning in teacher directed sessions and within their independent play. You will also need to ensure that the additional interventions detailed on their EHCPs and personalised plans are delivered effectively, supporting the teacher in tracking their progress.

Please see the full job description for further information.

We want someone who has:

  • an excellent understanding of Early Years expectations
  • a good understanding of how to support children with SEND and complex need including non-verbal communication, ASD and Downs Syndrome.
  • the ability to follow the direction of the class teacher
  • the knowledge in how to support and develop children in their play
  • the ability to support children to make progress
  • a strong desire to collaborate and work effectively as a team.
  • a strong belief that good relationships and positive behaviour management is key

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. Please phone the school office on 01304 612228.

Information about the school

Sandwich Infant School is a two-form entry school housed in a Victorian building. We enjoy close links with the community, the church, local nurseries and Sandwich Junior School. We are part of Aquila, The Diocese of Canterbury Academies Trust (www.aquilatrust.co.uk) and are a member of the STAR (Sandwich Town and Rural) Alliance.

Sandwich Infant School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all trustees, staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Record Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service along with other relevant employment checks, including overseas criminal background checks, where applicable. We will also need to conduct social media checks at the point of application. All new trustees, employees and volunteers will be required to undertake safeguarding training on induction which will be regularly updated in line with statutory guidance.

Job Contact Information

Fax: (01304) 613358

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

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.