SEND Teaching Assistant

What skills and experience we're looking for

St Vincent’s is looking for people to join our Support Assistant team in September. We are looking for applicants who have experience in working with children with Special Educational Needs.

We would like to hear from candidates who

• have experience working with children with a variety of special educational needs
• recognise the value of outdoor learning and seek to promote this throughout the curriculum both inside and outside the classroom
• be passionate about the value of early intervention to support educational successes in all areas of the curriculum
• understand the importance of forming warm, trusting relationships with the children
• enjoy working as part of a successful team
• recognise the importance of links between home and school
• be inspirational, creative and enthusiastic

What the school offers its staff

At St Vincent’s you will find a supportive and caring school community where everyone matters. Our school values are central to our teaching.

We have

Experienced SLT

Supportive staff teams and leaders

Staff well-being is a priority

Opportunities for career and personal development

Active and supportive governing body

Specialist teachers for PE, Dance, Art and MFL

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and require all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to pre-employment checks which will include an enhanced DBS, the Children's Barred List check, an online search and satisfactory references.