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eTeach UK Limited; Marshfield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Marshfield CE VC Primary School in Marshfield, Gloucestershire, is seeking a teaching assistant to support children with SEND in Year 3. The role is 22.5 hours per week, term-time only, with one hour for lunch supervision, Monday to Friday 8:30am–1:00pm.

You will work 1:1, in small groups and in-class support, using teachers’ plans to adapt and resource support for individual needs. The school values building positive relationships, a caring and inclusive ethos, and high expectations for every

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children with SEND.
• Ability to use teachers’ plans to adapt and resource support for individual needs.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships.
• Flexibility and adaptability to change.
• A caring and inclusive ethos.
• The skills to support children to manage and regulate their emotions.
• High expectations of every pupil, academically and behaviourally.

Responsibilities

• Use praise, scaffolding and appropriate assistance to encourage pupils.
• Liaise with the class teacher, SENCo and other professionals about individual education plans, contributing to planning and delivery as appropriate.
• Support pupils to develop social skills both in and out of the classroom.
• Work towards targets set and ensure plans are adapted and followed.
• Consistently and effectively implement agreed behaviour-management strategies.

Skills

Positive relationships

SEND experience

Adapt plans to individual needs

Flexibility

Caring and inclusive ethos

Emotion regulation support

Communication skills

High expectations for pupils

Job description

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our wonderful school! Marshfield CE VC Primary School is a highly successful, happy primary school that works with families and the community to provide the highest-quality education for all pupils. Our children love to learn, are enthusiastic and well behaved. The school is located in the picturesque village of Marshfield (just off the A420) providing easy access from South Gloucestershire, Bath and Wiltshire.

Our dynamic team is looking to recruit a passionate and experienced teaching assistant to work with children with SEND in Year 3. The role will include 1:1 support, small-group work and in-class support. This is a 22.5 hour-per-week, term-time-only position and includes one hour for lunch-supervision. Monday - Friday 8.30am - 1.00pm.

The successful candidate will have:

• The ability to build positive relationships.


• Experience of working with children with SEND.


• The ability to use teachers’ plans to adapt and resource support for individual needs.


• Flexibility and the ability to adapt to change.


• A caring and inclusive ethos.


• The skills to support children to manage and regulate their emotions and to be a calm, consistent role model.


• Excellent communication skills.


• High expectations of every pupil, both academically and in their behaviour.

You will:

• Use praise, scaffolding and appropriate assistance to encourage pupils.


• Liaise with the class teacher, SENCo and other professionals about individual education plans, contributing to planning and delivery as appropriate.


• Support pupils to develop social skills both in and out of the classroom.


• Work towards targets set and ensure plans are adapted and followed.


• Consistently and effectively implement agreed behaviour-management strategies.

We offer high quality CPD, a supportive and nurturing working environment, term-time-only working hours and inquisitive, happy pupils.

A full job description and person specification are included.

Deadline for applications: midday, Friday 2 October.

Safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment; appointments will be subject to appropriate vetting, including an enhanced DBS disclosure check.

£21606-£24223 actual salary (pay award pending)