SEN Teaching Assistant - Level 2

Following an internal promotion, we are looking for SEN Teaching Assistant - Level C

Grade 7

Pay Points 11 - 14

£24,707.00 - £25,983.00 Annually (FTE)

Approximate actual salary at pay point 11 £18,567 

32.5 hours per week   39 weeks a year 

Keyham Lodge School is a SEN school for children with social, emotional and mental health difficulties.  All students have an education health care plan and the school cohort is made up of KS3 and KS4 and caters for both girls and boys from KS3 upwards. Our aim is to ensure the academic, personal and social development of all of our students so that they can develop their potential both in school and in the wider community. We understand that our students have individual talents and in order to ensure success for every child, we believe that education goes beyond the core curriculum and out of the confines of the classroom and consequently we have adapted our curriculum offer to ensure students are prepared for the next stage of their life, whether that be within education or in the workplace.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have a passion for working with children and have the ability to successfully promote their wellbeing and personal development
• Be motivated by seeing the progression and development of others
• Have high expectations of our children, your colleagues and yourself
• Have a willingness to ‘go the extra mile’
• Have the ability to remain calm in testing situations and able to come back the next day and do it all again with a smile

In return we will offer you:

• A professional, hardworking and supportive team of staff with the capability and desire to raise student achievement even further.
• The chance to transform the lives of students who learn to love learning and become proud of their achievements
• We warmly welcome you to tour the school prior to application, please contact the school office.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• To plan and provide specialist support to pupils with identified disabilities, SEN, sensory impairments and complex needs to access a broad and balanced curriculum of education by modifying and adapting learning activities as appropriate.
• Supports the special education and personal social wellbeing of pupils by adapting and differentiating activities to enable them to access the curriculum under the direction and guidance of teachers or advisory staff.
• To assess, record and report on development, progress and attainment using detailed specialist knowledge.
• To support parents and enable them to understand their children’s complex needs and give sound advice in regards of their child’s education.
• To provide appropriate supervision to individuals or groups in a variety of settings; including school, Pupils home environment or unit monitoring their conduct and behaviour.

We are looking for someone who has:

• NVQ level 2 or equivalent qualification e.g. Teaching Assistant awards, English GCSE (A*-C), Level 2 Basic Skills Literacy, CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Child Care and Education
• Experience of working with children of the age with which the post is concerned.
• Knowledge & understanding of at least one area of learning, e.g. English, Maths, Science, SEN, Early Years, and KS 3 Strategy for literacy or numeracy.
• Able to plan own work and to exercise initiative and independent action.
• Able to relate well to adults and children their learning difficulties and their needs

Please refer to the job description and person specification for full details and use to complete your application support statement. 

What we offer:

• Support for continuous professional development in the role
• Opportunities to visit other organisations for professional learning
• Highly committed and motivated Team
• A role which has the opportunity to make a real difference whilst having fun
• Free car parking
• Annual incremental pay increases with the pay scale range
• A defined benefit pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme - EAP
• Employee self-service portal.
• Eyecare voucher scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme·
• Retail discounts
• Dental support
• Gym discount
• Be an integral member of the team in a vibrant school
• Create an outstanding learning environment for the success of all of our children
• Play a significant part in continuing to develop our school
• Be part of a wider community of Discovery Schools Trust
• Excellent opportunities for personal and career development
• A established Central Services Team who support schools and wider colleagues

Safeguarding Statement

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.