EYFS SEND Teaching Assistant

EYFS SEND Teaching Assistant

Start Date: Tuesday 2nd January

Salary: H10

Contract: Fixed Term (August 2024)

Hours: 17 hours, 30 minutes per week, Monday to Friday 8:30am-12:15pm

Thank you for your interest in working at Bowsland Green Primary School.

Are you someone who has a passion for working with pupils’ with special educational needs?

If so, Bowsland Green Primary School is looking to employ a SEND teaching assistant to join the Bowsland Green Inclusion Team. Under the direction of the Inclusion Team, you will be part of a dynamic team assisting in meeting the needs of pupils under the SEND register in our Early Years setting. This will involve working with a pupil on an EHCP pathway and individuals with additional needs and providing them with high quality personalised learning support which takes account of their unique learning needs. It will require close liaison with parents, school staff, educational and health colleagues and the local community with the sole aim for each student to thrive and achieve the best possible outcomes to equip them for a successful, fulfilling future.

Bowsland Green Primary School is a part of The Leaf Trust which opened on 1 September 2023 and is made up of thirteen primary school. We are proud to be a leading Primary and Early Years Trust in the South West and a leading voice in Primary and Early Years education.

Opportunities to be part of the whole school development and undertake further training will be encouraged. We are very proud of our School and the working environment that we provide.

We’d love to hear from you if you are:

• Enthusiastic, hardworking and flexible in a wonderful lively environment;

• Can show sensitivity, compassion and empathy to working and caring for children;

• Motivated and interested in encouraging and participating in children’s play;

• Understanding of the need for confidentiality on individuals and school matters whilst undertaking your role;

• Have a welcoming and friendly approach and the ability to relate well to both children and adults;

• A great sense of humour with an ability to work calmly in stressful situations and effectively as part of a team;

• Keen to undertake further training and actively engage in your own professional development;

• Looking for a role where you can be part of the whole school development process.

We can offer you:

• A friendly supportive staff and inclusive community;

• Access to training and support from our Leadership Team, the Local Authority, and other professional bodies to help you further develop your knowledge and practice;

• The chance to be part of an amazing skilled team of professionals across the school ;

• The opportunity to work with colleagues from other schools through partnership work;

• The Local Government Pension Scheme;

The closing date for applications is: 11.12.23

Interviews are scheduled to take place on: 13.12.23

Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email (preferably) or telephone with details of the interview process.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups, as we strive to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.