Teaching Assistant Level 1 - SEN Support

What skills and experience we're looking for

Kingsway Community Trust wishes to appoint a highly motivated, dynamic and talented teaching assistant to work on a one to one basis, in and out of class to support individual pupils with SEND needs. The role will be based at Ladybarn Primary, on a one year, temporary contract.

The successful candidate will have experience of working in a school setting with pupils with Special Educational Needs. They will be a strong communicator who is a nurturing, patient and positive individual. They will be strong at building relationships with pupils, staff and parents.

Strong literacy skills are essential and successful completion of tests in these areas is part of the interview process.

Level 1, Grade 2 £26,016 pro rata, term time only equates to apx £17,562 per annum.

Hours of work

9.00am to 3.00pm with a 30 minute unpaid lunch break – 27.5 hours per week

First stage assessment date

29th September

Second stage assessment/Interview date

1st or 2nd October

This position is subject to 2 professional references and DBS clearance.

What the school offers its staff

Kingsway Community Trust, a Multi Academy Trust, is made up of Ladybarn Primary School, Cringle Brook Primary and Green End Primary School. This provides the staff and children of both schools with enhanced development and networking opportunities.

The Trust is led and managed by one Executive Headteacher and a Trust Board. In each school there is a full time Head of School who lead and manage alongside the Executive Headteacher.

Kingsway

Community Trust can offer you

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• A thriving learning community with a positive ethos and innovative approaches
• A supportive and empowering environment, supported by a National Leader of Education
• The support of a well-established, highly successful and forward thinking Trust
• A culturally rich and diverse urban community

Further details about the role

How to Apply

Candidates should download the application form and complete in full, making sure to fully address the person specification and return to jobs@kingswaycommunitytrust.co.uk

We cannot accept CVs as an application. Submissions received without a completed application form will not be considered. Hand written and photographs of application forms will not be considered.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.