SEND Teaching Assistant Level 1

What skills and experience we're looking for

Ninelands Primary School is a large and popular two form entry school in Garforth, Leeds. The governing body are seeking to employ an excellent Level 1 SEND Teaching Assistant to support children, predominantly on a 1:1 basis. We are looking for an enthusiastic, warm and caring individual who is able to develop supportive relationships with children for the purpose of improving educational outcomes. This post would suit candidates who have experience of or a passion for any of the following areas in particular:

• working with children in Lower Key Stage 2
• supporting children with social, emotional and mental health needs.

We are seeking an individual who

• Understands how children learn on an individual level to ensure progress
• Works effectively as part of a skilled team, having excellent communication skills
• Is able to work on their own initiative
• Has enthusiasm and passion for the job
• Is committed to delivering the best possible education to all our pupils
• Has high aspirations for own career development

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you

• motivated children who are curious and eager to explore
• a dedicated and professional staff team
• a well-resourced and attractive environment
• a strong commitment to continuous professional career development and equal opportunities
• a happy school with strong support from its stakeholders
• free wrap around childcare from 7.30am until 6.00pm

Further details about the role

Experience of working with primary children and a commitment to inclusion is essential. An NVQ Level 2 for Teaching Assistants (or equivalent) would also be an advantage but not essential.

Hours of work are term time only, Monday – Friday, 8.45am – 3.45pm (32.5 hours per week)

which includes lunchtime supervision and leading play for children over the lunchtime period.

Visits to school are highly encouraged. Please contact office@ninelands-school.co.uk for an appointment.

Ninelands Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the populations of Leeds.

Enhanced Disclosure

Thank you for your interest in this post at Ninelands Primary School. The post you are applying for involves working with young people. It is therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and any offer of employment will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure.

As an organisation assessing applicants’ suitability for positions which are included in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order using criminal record checks processed through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), the School complies fully with the Code of Practice and undertakes to treat all applicants for positions fairly. The School undertakes not to discriminate unfairly against any subject of a criminal record check on the basis of a conviction or other information revealed.

An Enhanced Disclosure is carried out by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and will check criminal records for information on any convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings held on the Police National Computer and on local Police records.

All information on criminal records provided both by you and within the Enhanced Disclosure will be used, stored and disposed of in confidence and in line with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Code of Practice of Disclosure Information.

If your application is shortlisted for interview, you will be required to complete a self-disclosure form which must be returned to us at least one day prior to interview. If we do not receive this, we reserve the right to withdraw the offer of interview.

If your application is successful and proceeds to conditional offer stage, you will receive further information on how to complete the Enhanced Disclosure.

It is illegal to apply for this position if you are on the Children’s Barred List.

Ninelands Primary School has a written policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders, which is made available to all DBS applicants at the outset of the recruitment process. Further information can be found on our school website at http://www.ninelands-school.co.uk/nps_vacancies.html

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Commitment to safeguarding

Ninelands Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments made are subject to a DBS enhanced check.