Our parents say we are "awesome, friendly, supportive and responsive". Our children say learning is "fun and encouraging", they love OPAL Play, school trips and feel safe. Would you like to be part of our amazing team? Come and join us!
Thorpe CofE Primary School seeks an experienced Special Needs Assistant to provide support for a child on a one to one basis in Reception Class for 25 hours each week. Hours of work are Monday to Friday from 08.40 to 2pm with a 15 minute unpaid break - term time only. The role will commence ASAP.
Under the direction and supervision of the class teacher core responsibilities include:
- Working with a child on a one to one basis
- Following the instructions of the class teacher and SENCO
- Planning and prioritising tasks
- Clarifying and explaining instructions
- Communicating effectively
- Motivating pupil to learn
- Organising the learning environment
Key Accountabilities will be:
- Assisting in the delivery of day to day learning activities
- Discussing with and reporting back to teacher on the planning and assessment of the pupil’s work
- Organising and maintaining the learning environment
- Working as part of a team
- Maintaining confidentiality inside and outside the workplace
- Understanding and applying school policies
The Special Needs Assistant may be required to undertake any other reasonable tasks as required by the class teacher
We offer a lovely setting, excellent facilities and resources, supportive colleagues and enthusiastic children. The school has close links to the community and local church and our parent community is extremely supportive. Successful applicants must be able to support the distinctive Christian ethos of our school but do not have to be a practising Christian.
Benefits include free parking and membership of the Surrey Pension Scheme, access to the Employee Assistance Program and Occupational Health Support as required.
Thorpe Church of England Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. A full enhanced DBS check is essential for this role.
This is a fixed term role and will end when the child leaves the school or if the child no longer requires support.
The school may be able to offer a further role when this role ends.
The closing date for applications is 9am on Thursday 4th January 2024 and interviews will take place on Monday 8th January 2024.
The school reserves the right to withdraw this role at any point prior to appointment.
Thorpe CofE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and pre-employment and safeguarding checks. Online searches may be done as part of due diligence checks and applying for this position gives your automatic consent to these searches.
We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
