Teaching Assistant Level 2 SEN

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Work closely with staff, parents, and outside agencies
• Be able to cater for the individual needs of the child and support other pupils
• To be involved with the reviewing process of Individual Learning Plans
• Are willing to put the needs of the children at the centre of all they do
• Have a good attitude and are keen to develop their existing skills and learn new ones
• Are willing to contribute to the wider life of the school and the parish
• Committed to maintaining the Catholic ethos of the school and support our Mission Statement and aims.
• A team player with the ability to develop strong relationships with parents, pupils, staff and outside agencies.

What the school offers its staff

• A strong Catholic ethos.
• A happy and nurturing working environment.
• Good relationships with children, staff, parents and the parish family.
• A friendly, dedicated and supportive staff team and Governing body.
• Delightful and enthusiastic children who are well behaved and keen to learn.
• A commitment to professional development.
• Supportive parents who enjoy an excellent working partnership with school.
• A school where everyone’s voice and opinion is valued – where everyone matters.

Further details about the role

A key part of this role will be supporting two pupils with hearing impairments who use British Sign Language (BSL) as part of their communication. The successful candidate will work closely with the pupils, their families, school staff and relevant professionals to support their communication, learning, inclusion and wellbeing within the classroom and wider school environment. Experience of BSL or working with children with hearing impairments would be desirable; however, training and support will be provided for the right candidate.

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.