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Teaching Vacancies; Kingswear; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Vacancies is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to provide one-to-one support for a 6-year-old child with ASD. The role requires excellent SEND knowledge and the ability to align with the school’s Catholic ethos while promoting independence and creativity in learning.

You will work as part of a supportive staff team, building positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues, and contribute to safeguarding and high standards of learning.

Qualifications

• Excellent SEND knowledge.
• Support the Catholic ethos of our school.
• Commitment to creating challenge, excitement, creativity and independence in learning.
• Dedicated to raising standards and be a good role model.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Be dynamic, resilient and hard working with a positive nature.
• Ability to work as part of a team and establish positive relationships with pupils, parents, governors and staff.

Responsibilities

• 1 to 1 Teaching Assistant for a 6 year old child with ASD.
• Support safeguarding and maintain a safe learning environment.

Skills

SEND knowledge

Catholic ethos

Challenge & creativity

Raising standards

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork & relationships

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Have excellent SEND knowledge
• Be happy to support the Catholic ethos of our school
• Be committed to creating challenge, excitement, creativity and independence in learning
• Be dedicated to raising standards and be a good role model
• Have excellent organisational and communication skills
• Be dynamic, resilient and hard working with a positive nature
• Be able to work as part of a team and establish positive relationships with pupils, parents, governors and staff

What the school offers its staff

• A welcoming school with a strong Catholic ethos
• Children who are polite, happy and motivated to learn
• A supportive staff team who genuinely want the best for our pupils
• A commitment to your own professional development

Further details about the role

1 to 1 Teaching Assistant for a 6 year old child with ASD

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.