SEN Teaching Assistant and Midday Supervisor - Bledington School

Glos; Bledington; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading primary school in Bledington is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant and Midday Supervisor. The role involves providing essential support to a child with significant SEN needs and supervising children during lunchtime. The ideal candidate will be patient, enthusiastic, and possess good communication skills. This full-time position offers a fixed-term contract until August 2026, with a closing date for applications on May 30th, 2025.

Qualifications

• Good standard of written and spoken English.
• Ability to work with individuals and groups.
• Adaptable and collaborative team player.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one support to a Reception child with significant SEN needs.
• Assist in promoting the learning and personal development of the pupil.
• Supervise children at lunchtimes and outdoor play.

Skills

Patience

Enthusiasm

Creativity

Good communication

Basic Mathematics skills

Job description

School: Bledington School (Primary)
Address: The School House, Old Burford Road, Bledington, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire
Title: SEN Teaching Assistant and Midday Supervisor - Bledington School
Grade: TA at 25 hours Grade 3; Midday Supervisor 5 hours Grade 2
Allowances: (Not applicable)
Hours: Full Time
Contract: Fixed Term Contract (Until 31/08/2026)
Closing Date: 30/05/2025
Interview Date: 03/06/2025
Start Date: 01/09/2025

We are seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant and Midday Supervisor to join our welcoming team. Your primary role will be to provide one-on-one support to a Reception child with significant SEN needs, including physical and communication challenges.

Working closely with the class teacher and SEND coordinator, your role will be to assist in promoting the learning and personal development of the pupil, to enable them to fully benefit from the educational opportunities available and to integrate into the classroom. The TA post is funded through an Education and Health Care Plan and the hours will increase/reduce/end in line with the plan.

The Midday Supervision role will include supporting children at lunchtimes and supervising outdoor play. The role also includes putting away dining tables and chairs daily.

The ideal candidate will:
• Be patient, enthusiastic and confident in their own ability to work with individuals and groups.
• Have a good standard of written and spoken English, as well as good basic skills in Mathematics.
• Need to be creative, with a positive outlook and a ‘can-do’ attitude.

Working as part of a small team requires someone who is adaptable and able to work collaboratively with members of the school and wider community.

The position is full time and combines 5 mornings (08.45.am-12:00pm) and 5 afternoons (1.00 to 3.15pm) as Teaching Assistant at Grade 3; with 1.00 hour per day (12.00 to 1.00pm) Midday Supervision at Grade 2. This appointment is subject to a 3-month probationary period and the position will be reviewed in line with the EHCP.

The closing date for applications is 30th May at 12 noon with interviews provisionally on the 3rd or 4th June (but this date can be arranged with candidates). If you have not heard anything from us by that date then unfortunately, on this occasion, your application was unsuccessful.

Application forms can be downloaded from the GCC website https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/schoolsnet/jobs-and-training/find-a-job/ .

Please submit the completed form to the Co-Headteachers, Ms J Kewley and Mme Ziebeck on [e-mail] . Candidates are welcome to email the headteachers to arrange a phone call to discuss the position or make an appointment.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, and volunteers, to share the same commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Please click on the website link to the right of this advert - click on School Information and then on Vacanciesto apply.