121 Teaching Assistant

Location

South Gloucestershire, Gloucestershire | United Kingdom

Job description

Hours: 32 hours and 30 minutes per week, term time only. 8:30am – 3:30pm, Monday to Friday.
Salary: Hay 10 (£18,663- £19,628 per annum).
Please note, this is a temporary post to support a child with EHCP funding that will come to an end when the funding ceases, or the child leaves the school.
We are recruiting for a 121 Teaching Assistant to support a pupil in Year 4. This post will entail a combination of 1-2-1 and group support, both within and outside of the classroom, to enable pupils to learn effectively. The successful candidate will need to be proactive in championing the needs of the child and take a lead role in the delivery of tailored learning. The role will also involve delivering programmes of intervention with individual and small groups with a particular focus on language development. The role will also include support to develop children’s social understanding and interaction during lunchtimes.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated and passionate team member who is interested in supporting pupils to learn effectively and have a positive impact upon pupil outcomes.
We are looking for a candidate who has particular knowledge and skills in the following areas:
• ADHD
• Emotional regulation
• Sensory needs
• Social skills group work
The successful candidate will require a good standard of education, normally evidenced by 3 or more GCSEs (including Mathematics and English) at Grade C or above or other equivalents.
The successful candidate should possess NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants/ other relevant qualification or minimum 3 years relevant experience of working with children in an educational
Context.
Appropriate training and access to relevant CPD will be provided for the successful candidate.
The successful candidate will:
• Be passionate and determined that for every child can reach their potential
• Have experience of working with children including those with additional needs
• Be an advocate for children with additional needs and determined to help them be successful
• Possess the skills to work collaboratively with other members of the team in order to provide effective support for pupils
• Hold and model high expectations for pupil behaviour and learning
• Display a positive attitude towards their work and be friendly and approachable to all members of our school community
• Be a role model for learning
In return, we can offer:
• A school built upon the vision of Nurture-Grow-Flourish which puts relationships and care at the centre of all we do
• An inclusive, forward-thinking learning community
• A dedicated team with a wide range of experience
• Access to high quality, continued professional learning
• The opportunity to join a school at the start of an exciting journey of improvement Closing Date: Monday 18th March 2024 at 9am
Interview Date: Thursday 21st March 2024
The school is committed to safeguarding children and young people, and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to appropriate vetting, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Some roles may need to comply with the Childcare Act 2006, and the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2018 where additional disclosure of information will be required.

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