We are looking for an energetic and highly motivated Special Needs Teaching Assistant to join our school. Your primary focus will be to support SEND pupils with their learning. We would welcome applicants with experience within a TA role and experience of managing Type 1 Diabetes, although this is not essential and full training will be provided.

The hours for this post  will be up to 30 per week, worked over 5 days. This role is term-time (38.6 weeks per annum).

The successful candidates will:

• Understand how children learn and recognise the abilities of those in their care

• Be energetic and creative, to motivate and inspire pupils in their care

• Have high expectations of children in their care, in the areas of achievement and behaviour

• Promote our values – the 5C’s – courage, confidence, curiosity, co-operation, caring.

• Be able to work proactively, using set objectives to plan and deliver activities to enable pupils to attain expectations

• Be committed to developing children as independent learners

• Be an excellent communicator and able to develop positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents.

• Work well as part of a team, demonstrating empathy, focus and commitment.

In return you will be part of a dedicated, hardworking and very cohesive staff team, with a great work environment, designed to support our pupils to thrive, with access to outdoor play, learning and garden areas. We also offer excellent learning opportunities and commitment to staff professional development.

Initially this post is available for one academic year. However, where possible TA’s are retained beyond this period. Any continued employment may be subject to a change in working hours and alterations to duties and responsibilities.

Please note: Candidates will be assessed as their application is received, therefore early application is recommended and we are likely to interview before the closing date if sufficient strong applicants apply.

Oakfield Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Check.