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Thorpe CofE Primary School seeks an experienced Special Needs Assistant to provide support in Year 4. The hours of work are Monday to Friday from 8.40am to 3pm with a 15 minute unpaid morning break and 30 minute unpaid lunch break. Included within this contract is half an hour of lunchtime support in the playground.
This is a term time only contract commencing ASAP.
Under the direction and supervision of the class teacher core responsibilities include:
- Working on a one to one basis as a Special Needs Assistant in Year 4
- Following the instructions of the class teacher and SENCO
- Planning and prioritising tasks
- Clarifying and explaining instructions
- Communicating effectively
- Motivating pupils 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.
The closing date for applications is 9am on Friday 19th April 2024 and interviews will take place at a mutually convenient time shortly after.
The school reserves the right to withdraw this role at any point prior to appointment.
Thorpe CofE (Aided) Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.