Teaching Assistant

Sidmouth Church of England Primary School; Sidmouth; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Sidmouth Church of England Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic, flexible teaching assistant to work with the class teacher across all areas of the curriculum. You will deliver targeted interventions, promote social, language and emotional well-being, and liaise with other professionals.

The role requires initiative and compassion and includes 1:1 or small group work with SEND pupils. Working Monday to Friday, 8:30 to 3:30 during term time, the post is subject to DBS checks and Right to

Qualifications

• Experience supporting primary school pupils.
• DBS check is required.
• Ability to work with SEND pupils.

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted interventions.
• Promote inclusion and social development.
• Work under the class teacher and liaise with professionals.
• Demonstrate initiative and compassion in all tasks.
• Support SEND pupils 1:1 or in small groups.

Skills

Interventions delivery

Inclusive practice

Communication with professionals

Initiative and integrity

1:1 and small group support

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated individual to work alongside the class teacher across all areas of the curriculum. Working Monday to Friday, 8:30 to 3:30 term time only.

1. To deliver targeted interventions.
2. To promote inclusion through the development of social skills, language and emotional well-being.
3. To work under the direction of the class teacher and liaise with other professionals both within and outside the school
4. You will be expected to show a high degree of initiative and be able to react to given situations with integrity and compassion
5. There will be some aspects of working with SEND pupils 1:1 or small group work.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this post.Our Child Protection policy can be found on the school's website.All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search.

First Federation Trust require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.

All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search. Applications supported by recruitment agencies will not be considered.