SEN Teaching Assistant

Permanent
Full Time - Term Time Only
The King's CE Primary Academy, Holden Crescent, NG24 4HU
Grade 2 - Actual Salary £15,324.82

Required from January 2021 (or sooner if possible)
This post is open to Early Years Graduates/NVQ Grade 2 or higher or, alternatively, to any candidate who can evidence quality SEN support in a school/academy setting. 

Growing confident and aspirational children who believe in themselves and contribute positively to their community and the wider world.
Our Academy is an inclusive and progressive school, with a staff team who are ready to embrace change. Together we are determined to meet all of the needs of our children, nurturing the belief that they can genuinely achieve anything they put their minds to. At the heart of the vision for The King’s, are our Christian values of Kindness, Friendship and Faith which ensure that we fulfil our motto of Living Well Together.
The King’s C of E Primary Academy is looking to appoint an ambitious and driven SEN Teaching Assistant who is passionate about the well-being and safety of children in their care. The post will be within our thriving Foundation Unit so will be best suited to candidates who have a good understanding and passion for the Early Years.

Is this a vision that you share? If so, we are looking for someone who will be able to carry out the following tasks:
•  Work with individuals and groups of students in class with additional needs under the direction of the class teacher and SENCO
•  Ensure the physical welfare of students and assist students with their physical needs as appropriate and agreed, e.g. assisting with medication, lifting moving and handling, intimate care
•  Provide physical and communication support using modes of communication appropriate to the individual needs of the child 
•  Provide communication support to enable full access to the curriculum and any extra curricula activities e.g. lessons, reviews and visits
•  Help plan and organise learning activities for students being supported 
•  Provide support in a manner which facilitates the child’s cognitive development by removing barriers to learning
•  Clarify, modify and adapt materials to an appropriate level according to need
•  Under the guidance of the SENCO, contribute to setting individual targets and to the review of those targets. 
•  Attend and contribute to meetings to review students' progress, and contribute to written reports
•  Provide support for students' emotional and social development by encouraging and modelling positive behaviour as agreed in the Academy's Behaviour Management Policy. 
•  Contribute to programmes of support for identified students
•  Liaise with professionals and external agencies where necessary under the direction of the SENCO 
•  Assist in the production of appropriate teaching materials
•  Maintain and monitor the use of specialist equipment and promote optimum use of specialist equipment in all settings 
•  Liaise with staff, parents and relevant professionals 
•  Undertake relevant training as part of continuing professional development
•  Promote the pupil’s inclusion within the school 
•  Promote the pupil’s independence skills in communication, learning and social skills
•  Have a good understanding of the EYFS Curriculum
•  Be highly motivated, aspirational and want the very best for the children in our school
•  Understand how to nurture and support all children 
•  Have a genuine desire to become part of a committed team
•  Have a strong knowledge of phonics and early childhood development
•  Be committed to our Christian Values and help us to embed them 
•  Sincerely value every member of the school community

In return, we can offer you:
•  Children who are keen to learn and who are a delight to work with
•  An academy that is committed to providing all children with a sense of awe and wonder in their everyday experiences
•  A happy, dedicated and supportive team who is committed to the professional development of each and every colleague
•  The opportunity to contribute to the rapid improvement of our academy (Previous Ofsted report shows that this journey is well under way!)
•  An exceptional learning environment with superb opportunities for further development 
•  An on-site Forest Schools area 
•  The support of colleagues in SNMAT partner academies
•  The support of the SNMAT which comes with endless personal benefits such as well-being support, professional development and support from a mentoring colleague
•  Excellent support from the Governing Body
•  The opportunity to work within a supportive, nurturing and friendly team that is proud of the work that it is achieving in its community 

If you are keen to be part of our very special team, please do request further details. Visits to our academy are warmly welcomed. 

Please contact the academy’s Business Manager, Mrs Sue Ragsdale-Lowe, on 01636 680284 by emailing recruitment@kings.snmat.org.uk, to request an application pack and an appointment to meet our Headteacher, Sarah Clarke. Alternatively an application form can be dowloaded below.

Closing date: Thursday 7th October 2021
Shortlisting: Friday 8th October 2021
Interviews:  Monday 11th October 2021

This vacancy is closed to applications.