SEN Teaching Assistant

Pucklechurch Primary is a wonderful village school between Bristol and Bath. The governors are looking to appoint a dynamic teaching assistant to work in Year 2. The successful applicant must be able to use their initiative, in teaching and supporting children with special educational needs. Support will be needed in the context of the classroom, small groups and 1:1., Visits to the school are encouraged and welcomed, please contact the school SENCO, Gemma Jones, to arrange a visit.

Build relationships rooted in patience, compassion and mutual respect.

- Demonstrate excellent communication skills

- Be calm with a good sense of humour

- Flexible to adapt as situations change

- Be committed to the vision and values of Pucklechurch CE VC Primary

- Use strategies to support a pupil in social communication

- Support development in language skills

- Develop regular routines

- Have a positive personality in order to contribute/be receptive to new ideas

- demonstrate an ability to ensure that good progress is made

- have experience working with children with special educational needs

- support provision based on multi-sensory play

- support emotional development

- use their own initiative to support a specific pupil and gauge when intervention is necessary whilst also developing independence

- be positive to develop confidence in others

- be fully committed to the school and working as part of a team

- be able to liaise with parents and staff

In return, we can offer:

- a professional, positive and hard-working team

- happy, enthusiastic children

- professional development opportunities

Hours: 19 hours per week, term time only. Wednesday to Friday, 8:40am - 3:15pm.

Salary: Hay 9 (£12,073 - £13,152 per annum).

Please note, this is a temporary post to support a child with EHCP funding that will come to an end when the funding ceases, or the child leaves the school.