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SEN Teaching Assistant Teaching/Child Support - Part-time - Special Needs Position

Langafel CEP School, Longfield

  • Ref:KCC886-3296-182S
  • Posted:21/06/2021
  • Pay:KR3+SEN
  • Start Date:Sept 2021
  • App Close Date:05/07/2021 at 16:00
  • Interviews:Tbc

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Aspiration, enjoyment, perseverance and team work are some of Langafel's values, are they yours?

At Langafel CE Primary we are looking for a committed SEN Teaching Assistant, with experience in Early Years and/or KS1 and 2, and in working with children with autism, to join our team.

You will be expected to support children in SLIC @Langafel. SLIC (socialise, learn, interact, communicate) is our specialist resourced autism provision which comprises of three classrooms housed within our school and provides opportunities for pupils to have some specialist teaching in small groups and to be included in some mainstream lessons supported by experienced teaching assistants.

Candidates most suited to the post will have:

  • Experience of working with children in Early Years and /or KS1 and 2
  • Experience of working with children with autism across the spectrum
  • Training for and/or experience of Letters and Sounds
  • Positive, friendly and upbeat personality
  • Minimum of two years experience working as a Teaching Assistant
  • Knowledge of child protection/safeguarding
  • The ability to be proactive and flexible
  • Professional development/interest in SEN/ASD education.

If you need a new challenge and want to work in a good school with a proven track record for supporting all children then Langafel is the school for you.

This post requires you to be able to work between 08.30 and 15:15 from Mon-Fri. Unfortunately we cannot consider applications from applicants wanting a variation of these hours, at this time.

Applications must be aware that Langafel School regards the Safety and Welfare of pupils as paramount and the successful application will be subject to satisfactory references and DBS check.

Information about the school

Langafel is a friendly, supportive, nurturing and inclusive primary school. Aspiration, confidence, perseverance, respect, enjoyment, honesty, teamwork and Koinonia are our values. We currently have two Reception Classes who work in a large inside and outside area with a flexible open plan space. Children in Key Stages 1 and 2 are taught in mixed-age classes allowing the perfect opportunity for collaborative learning and teaching. Our facilities are the envy of all other local schools and include a gym, swimming pool, performing arts room, kitchen, an extensive field and woodland area.

The school's specialist resourced provision, known in the school community as SLIC (Socialise Learn Interact Communicate) is for pupils with an EHCP who are diagnosed with autism. SLIC is made up of 4 classes, with children working across the primary age range, where appropriate pupils are supported to attend mainstream lessons. The pupils from the SRP make use of the wonderful facilities within the mainstream. Additionally, within the provision the pupils benefit from four large well-resourced classrooms, speech and language rooms and a sensory room. They also have access to their own contained outside spaces, including a playground with sensory apparatus and a well-equipped enclosed area on the school field.

Job Contact Information

Fax: (01474) 709683

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.