Vacancies

SEN Teaching Assistant

Contract: Fixed Term linked to child at school

Hours: 30hrs Monday to Friday.  Term time only plus 5 training days

Salary: Level 2a Point 3 £9.36 per hour

We are a single form entry semi-rural primary school seeking an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant with extensive knowledge of autism. We are looking for someone with a caring nature and kind personality to offer 1:1 support to a child in year 1 who has autism and complex special educational needs, including physically challenging behaviour. They will be willing to work closely with teachers and other support staff to implement a range of strategies following a provision plan, to ensure the child’s personal, social and emotional learning needs are met. We can offer you a community of keen children, a hard working, motivated and caring team and a professional and supportive work environment, with a commitment to developing your skills.

It is essential the candidate has the following attributes:

• The ability to be flexible and work as part of a team.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Experience of working with children in early Years and KS1
• Experience of working with children with a range of SEN, including Autism (ASC/ASD).
• Have high expectations of achievement and behaviour management.
• Knowledge of how to support teaching and learning effectively and efficiently.
• Knowledge of ways to adapt and personalise learning to cater for the needs of individual children, particularly those with additional needs.
• A range of behaviour management strategies, underpinned by a calm and caring approach.
• A professional manner with excellent communication skills

Closing Date: Friday 2 October 2020

Interview Date: Week commencing 5 October 2020

Midday Supervisory Assistant (MDSA)

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 7.5 hrs Monday to Friday.  Term time only plus 5 training days.

Salary: Level 1d Point 3 £9.36 per hour

We are looking for a Midday Supervisory Assistant who will be a positive, enthusiastic, caring and patient addition to our team, with excellent communication skills and a friendly and approachable manner.

With a kind and supportive approach, your role will be to support the children at lunchtimes, both with their meals and with play activities.

We can offer you a community of keen children, a hard working, motivated and caring team and a professional and supportive work environment, with a commitment to developing your skills.

Closing Date: Friday 25 September 2020 at Noon

Interview Date: Week commencing 28 September 2020

Renhold VC Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.  All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check