1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant - Part-time

Folkestonegirls; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading village school in Kent is looking for a skilled teaching assistant to support a pupil with SEND. You will work collaboratively with a dedicated staff team in a nurturing environment to enhance learning experiences. The position demands enthusiasm, commitment, and strong communication skills to motivate children. Opportunities for professional development and a supportive atmosphere await you.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive staff team

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with young children and/or those with SEND.
• Ability to motivate and inspire children to achieve their potential.
• Commitment to delivering excellent provision for pupils.

Responsibilities

• Support a specific pupil in EYFS with SEND and medical needs.
• Perform moving and handling, and personal care tasks.
• Participate in general teaching assistant duties.

Skills

Dedication

Flexibility

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Job description

We are looking to appoint a highly skilled and preferably experienced teaching assistant to work in our friendly village school. This role is primarily to support a specific pupil in EYFS who has SEND and medical needs; however, other general TA duties will also be required. The role involves moving and handling, and personal care.

We require someone to work with the pupil 5 days per week, during school hours from 8:40am to 3:10pm.

The successful candidate will ideally have proven experience working with young children and/or those with SEND and be able to demonstrate excellence, flexibility, and commitment in their work.

Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged.

We are looking for someone who:

• is dedicated, enthusiastic, and has a positive outlook
• is committed to delivering excellent provision for pupils
• has the ability to set high standards, motivate, and inspire children to achieve their potential
• possesses excellent communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with children, staff, parents, and governors
• is a good team player who supports our nurturing approach
• is committed to creating an inclusive and stimulating learning environment

This role at Yalding CEP School provides the opportunity to work with:

• a friendly, experienced, and supportive staff team
• motivated, well-behaved, and engaged pupils
• supportive parents
• wonderful outside spaces
• mutual support and an open, coaching culture
• opportunities for professional development

If you would like to discuss the role, please contact the Headteacher, Jenny Stiff, via email at [e-mail].

Yalding St Peter and St Paul CEP School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We adopt a fair, robust, and consistent recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. Therefore, this appointment will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, as well as references and online checks.