SEN Support Assistant

St Thomas CofE Primary Academy; Boston; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Infinity Academies Trust CPD

Employee Assistance Programme

Supportive SLT

Job summary

St Thomas’ C of E Primary Academy in Boston is seeking an SEN Support Assistant to support children with Education and Health Care Plans (EHCPs). The role is fixed-term whilst the pupil remains in school, part-time at 30 hours per week during term time (39 weeks) with training days.

The successful candidate will work across year groups, provide care and support for diverse needs, demonstrate adaptability and excellent communication, and contribute to a calm, inclusive classroom under the

Qualifications

• Understanding of EHCPs.
• Experience of supporting children with SEN/D would be advantageous; training will be provided.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team.
• Willingness to be flexible and adapt to changing needs.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with EHCPs across year groups.
• Carry out interventions and support learning as directed by the SENCo.
• Collaborate with colleagues to provide a calm, inclusive classroom environment.

Skills

EHCP knowledge

Supporting pupils with SEN

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Patience and resilience

Job description

About this Role

Start Date: TBC

Salary: G3 6 - G3 9 £19,719.42-£20,668.17 (Actual Salary)

Contract Type: Fixed-Term whilst child remains in school

Working Hours: 30 hours per week, Part-Time, term time only (39 weeks, term time plus training days). Monday - Friday (8:45am - 3:15pm)

St Thomas’ C of E Primary Academy is seeking to appoint an SEN Support Assistant to support children with Education and Health Care Plans (EHCPs). If you are someone who believes that all pupils regardless of their personal circumstances can excel and you have the ability to engage, enthuse and inspire our young people, then this job is for you!

We are looking for someone who can provide the care and support our children need, as well as carrying out interventions to support with their Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). The successful candidate will work across different year groups in school and demonstrate adaptability by supporting a range of children with varying needs (including cognition, communication and SEMH needs). Experience of supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities is essential; however, training and ongoing support will be provided for the successful candidate.

The successful applicant will have:

• An understanding of EHCPs.
• The knowledge of how to support pupils with additional needs.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Be able to work as part of team as well as using your initiative.
• Be willing to adapt and be flexible to changing circumstances.
• Patience, resilience, calmness and a positive mindset.

We offer you:

• Wonderful children and families.
• The chance to be part of a brilliant, dedicated team.
• A proactive and supportive Senior Leadership Team.
• Support and guidance by our SENCo and other staff.
• Access to a range of CPD and development through Infinity Academies Trust.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme.

St Thomas’ C of E Primary Academy is committed to the safeguarding of children and promoting child welfare. The appointments will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure and ‘Prohibition’ and ‘Disqualification’ checks

Safeguarding Statement

S Thomas’ Church of England Primary Academy, Boston is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. St Thomas’ Church of England Primary Academy, Boston ensures that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.