We are seeking to appoint a number of Level 2 SEN teaching assistants to support named pupils with the most complex needs in our school.
This could be in any year group from F1 to Year 6 and/or in our Dolphins alternative provision class. Candidates who wish to work full or part time are welcome to apply.
Job overview
Interested persons should have experience of supporting SEN pupils with a range of complex needs. We currently support pupils with a range of needs including ASD, Profound Learning Difficulties, SEMH and physical difficulties. Many of our children are non-verbal and communicate using PECS, Makaton or augmented communication devices.
The role will entail working with named children to support their continued development. Contracts are on a fixed term based on the continued needs of the pupils and provided the pupils remain at the school.
Full time: 30.83 hours x 39 weeks (term time plus INSET days)
Working hours: 8.30 am – 3.10 pm with 30 minutes for lunch.
Job requirements
- Be flexible.
- Be committed to providing the very best for all our children.
- Be able to work with and form positive relationships with non-verbal children.
- Have some experience of using objects of reference, PECS, Makaton or other communication aids or be willing to learn.
- Be able to use own initiative.
- Be able to support children with challenging behaviour.
- Have a good understanding of EHCPs.
- Be able to deliver a highly differentiated curriculum with guidance.
- Plan and prepare resources and deliver effective interventions.
- Be willing to provide intimate care.
- Work well in a team.
- Liaise with parents, other staff and external agencies.
- Be proficient using IT.
- Keep accurate records.
- Allow time before and after school hours to set up and liaise with other staff.
Why join us?
Sparkenhoe is proud to be part of the Attenborough Learning Trust. We are committed to providing our staff with high-quality professional learning throughout their career. We place a high priority on the development of our people. Working for Attenborough Learning Trust, means you will have the opportunity to work alongside excellent practitioners and observe and share practice on a regular basis.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment checks, such as an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check. Applicants who will be undertaking early and/or later years childcare (or the management of such childcare) will be required to complete a declaration that neither they, nor anyone who lives in the same household, is a disqualified person under the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009.