SEND Teaching Assistant

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will have the following attributes

• GCSE English and Maths (grade 4 or above) or equivalent
• Experience of working as a Teaching Assistant
• Able to work effectively independently and as part of a team
• Good communication and organisation skills
• Caring and inclusive attitude towards pupils, parents and staff
• A high standard of literacy and numeracy
• ICT skills to manage the requirements of the post with confidence
• Have good practical skills and an attention to detail
• Are willing to take part in training and personal development
• Be highly motivated to support children with EHCPs

The successful candidate will be required to deliver high quality support and interventions and, depending on experience, cover and lead class teaching as and when appropriate.

What the school offers its staff

Heathfield is a federated Infant and Junior school where every child feels important, succeeds and aspires to something greater. We are proud of the support we offer to children with SEND. We have a dedicated team of experienced Teaching Assistants led by our Team Leader. We have high expectations of our children with SEND and work in partnership with families to ensure they achieve their very best.

The school subscribes to the wellbeing support provided by the Local Authority.

Further details about the role

Heathfield Schools’ Partnership (HSP) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers work together to create an environment in which everyone feels safe. Safeguarding requires a continuing commitment from all staff and governors to ensure the safety and welfare of children is embedded in all of our processes and procedures. This position is subject to, but not exhaustive of: identity checks, employment history, relevant qualifications, a satisfactory fully enhanced DBS check and references being received.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.