SEN Teaching Assistant

Acresfield Academy; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Acresfield Academy in Chester is seeking an enthusiastic teaching assistant to join our resource provision from September, supporting pupils accessing extra help to develop academically and personally.

This permanent, 32.5-hour per week role (term-time only) sits within a dedicated team; the school joined North West Academies Trust in 2019, fostering a forward-thinking environment and strong safeguarding practices.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with additional needs.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to adapt to pupil needs.
• Flexible team player with a positive, proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with additional needs as part of the resource provision.
• Encourage children to develop academically and personally in a nurturing environment.
• Work with a hardworking staff team to provide high-quality education.

Job description

The governors at Acresfield Academy are looking to appoint an excellent teaching assistant to join our school from September to work with the children accessing support from our resource provision.

This is a really exciting opportunity to join a dedicated, forward thinking team. We joined North West Academies Trust in 2019, so you will also be a part of a dynamic and successful Trust.

Contract

Permanent

Hours

32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (term time only)

We are looking to appoint a member of staff to support pupils with additional needs as part of our resource provision. Our resource provision is designated for pupils with moderate learning needs and complex needs. We are looking for someone who can demonstrate they can encourage children to develop, both academically and personally and overcome barriers to learning in a nurturing and calm environment.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate they are a flexible, team player with excellent communication skills and the ability to adapt their practice according to the needs of the pupil. You will be joining a hardworking and highly successful staff team, who will provide you with appropriate support and challenge to enable you to develop yourself professionally. This is a great opportunity to join a successful school and provide our children with an excellent education.

Acresfield Academy places the highest regard on the safeguarding of all pupils. As such, the post is subject to reference and the successful candidate completing an enhanced DBS check.

The closing date for applications is Tuesday, June 9th.

Interviews will take place: w/c June 15th

For further details, see the job description and person specification below: