SEN Teaching Assistant

Marlfields Primary School; Congleton; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Marlfields Primary School in Cheshire is seeking a part-time SEN Teaching Assistant to support children with Special Educational Needs identified on their EHCPs. The role is 32.5 hours a week, term time plus INSETS, with a one-term contract that may be extended.

You should be experienced in SEN work in a school setting and ideally hold a Level 3 qualification or equivalent. The school encourages development and values teamwork, flexibility and a positive approach.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with SEN in a school setting.
• Ideally hold a Level 3 qualification or equivalent.
• Ability to work as part of a very enthusiastic team.
• Excellent behavioural management skills.
• Knowledge of the Primary school curriculum and assessment.
• Willingness to undertake suitable training for professional development.

Responsibilities

• Work with children with SEN identified on their EHCPs.

Skills

SEN experience

Team player

Commitment & flexibility

Behavior management

Curriculum knowledge

Professional development

Education

Level 3 qualification or equivalent

Job description

Marlfields Primary School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced part time SEN Teaching Assistant. The working hours will be 32.5 hours a week, term time plus insets. However, part time might be considered for the right candidate. This a temporary role for the Autumn term, and will be on a 1 term contract which may be extended. Your role will be working with children with Special Educational Needs identified on their EHCPs.

Our school is under dynamic new leadership, with a newly formed senior leadership team and proud membership of the Children First Learning Partnership. We offer extensive grounds, including forest school and an allotment, and a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to explore, express and thrive.

You must be experienced in working with children with SEN in a school setting and would ideally hold a level 3 qualification or equivalent.

You will need to demonstrate:

your ability to work as part of a very enthusiastic team

commitment, flexibility and energy

excellent behavioral management skills

a knowledge of the Primary school curriculum and assessment

a drive to want to undertake suitable training for your own professional development

The closing date for this post will be Midday on Monday 14th September, shortlisting will be Tuesday 15th September and interview dates to be confirmed. This advert may close early for the right candidate.

Visits to the school are highly recommended. Please contact the school office to make an appointment on [e-mail] or 01260 633120.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people / vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions as part of the recruitment process. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record and other relevant safeguarding information that may make them unsuitable to work with children.

It is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity.