1:1 Teaching Assistant – SEN

Salary: £14.40 per hour (£15, 368 per annum)

Hours: 23 hours per week

Contract: Fixed Term contract - 1 Year

To commence: As soon as possible

Chipstead Valley Primary is a thriving and successful three form primary, judged as ‘outstanding’ in all categories by Ofsted (March 2013). We offer an outstanding and inclusive education set in vast and well equipped grounds. The school is part of PACE Academy Trust, comprising of five schools within Croydon and Merton borough.

Job Details:

An exciting opportunity has arisen to provide temporary and targeted SEND support to some of our children within our school. Please note: Due to the nature of this support, these contracts are fixed term until the end of the academic year, where support is reviewed again for the following year.

We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic individual, to join our SEN Teaching Assistant team, providing targeted support whilst successfully nurturing and inspiring our children. This role is varied, and we are looking for an adaptable, flexible and resourceful individual able to cope in a high-pressure environment and deal with constantly changing priorities. You will be working as part of an energetic and busy team to provide additional classroom based and behavioural support to children with additional learning needs. Experience of working with children in this capacity, as well as a caring and nurturing nature is essential.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will have the ability to relate well to children of all ages, promoting excellent behaviour standards and encouraging independence. You will have the opportunity to work alongside outstanding teachers, to observe and share best practice on a regular basis to further develop a career.

This position would suit an already experienced TA who has a passion for SEND and may already be working with children on a 1:1 basis. Alternatively, you may have wider experience of working with adults with additional needs, who is seeking to broaden their experience working with children.

The right candidate will have:

• GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above.

• Previous experience of working with childcare with Special Educational Needs from Early years to Key Stage 2 children in a school environment.

• Understand how to support the complex needs of children with behavioural, social and emotional difficulties

• Caring and nurturing nature

• Have high expectations and be committed to inclusion for all children and their families

• A proven ability to work on their own initiative.

• A high level of communication skills and the ability to relate positively to children and adults.

• The ability to use relevant technology/equipment to access learning

Job Requirements:

• Supporting children on a 1:1 or small group basis

• Supporting individual children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) under the instruction of teaching/senior staff to enable a child to access all areas of the learning

• To support assessment and evidence learning

• Working with the class teacher to create a stimulating classroom environment, displays and learning resources adapted to meet any additional needs.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary in line with NJC support staff pay scale

• The opportunity to work alongside outstanding teachers, to observe and share best practice on a regular basis for personal and career development

• Local Government Pension scheme

Safeguarding Recruitment Statement

Chipstead Valley Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a DBS check and in line with KCSIE recommendations, we will also perform an online search of any shortlisted candidates.

PACE Academy Trust are an equal opportunities employer. We believe that diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that PACE Academy Trust reflects our communities. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to our work, the better. If you share our values, we welcome your application