SEN Teaching Assistant

Job title:

SEN Teaching Assistant

Company

Nottinghamshire County Council

Job description

Lantern Lane Primary and Nursery School, Lantern Lane, East Leake, Loughborough, LE12 6QNSalary or Hourly RateNJC grade 3, points 5-7 £23,500 to £24,294Advert textStart date: September 2024 (32.5 hours per week).We are seeking to appoint a full-time SEN Teaching Assistant from September 2024. This is a great time to join our dedicated team to develop and promote an exciting learning environment for our wonderful children. We are looking for staff who can support in the provision of outstanding education, and put children and their interests at the heart of their professional practice.We are therefore looking for an inspirational, committed and enthusiastic individual who will:

• Supervise and provide support for pupils with special educational needs and or/disabilities, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities
• Plan and provide practical assistance in relation to identified physical needs
• Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans and Personal Care programmes
• Establish a constructive relationship with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs
• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils and encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher
• Set challenging and demanding expectations, promoting self-esteem and independence
• Provide feedback to pupils and teachers in relation to progress and achievement
• Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment, in accordance with lesson plans and assist with the display of pupils’ work
• Using strategies, in liaison with the teacher, to support pupils to achieve learning goals
• Work with and act upon guidance provided by teachers and other professionals such as Inclusion Services, Speech Therapists, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Moving and Handling Specialists
• Have good literacy and numeracy skills together with NVQ level 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualifications, or be working towards NVQ level 3 for Teaching Assistants, experience of supporting children in a classroom environment and a general understanding of the National Curriculum requirements and other basic learning programmes/strategies; knowledge of First Aid, experience of working as part of a team.

Lantern Lane Primary School and Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position will be subject to the safer recruitment policy including background checks, reference checks and an enhanced DBS check.To apply please download the application form provided below, complete in full and return to us along with a covering letter outlining your skills, experience and suitability for the position. Once completed please submit your application via e-mail to [email protected] byClosing date/applicaiton deadline is 10am Monday 24th June 2024.Interviews will take place on Wednesday 3rd July 2024.Additional Documentation Instance 1Additional Documentation Instance 1Additional Documentation Instance 1

• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

• All posts in Primary, Secondary and Special Schools are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. All posts in schools, unless stated otherwise, are suitable for a job share arrangement.

• The County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation. for posts within County and Controlled Schools and in Colleges.

Expected salary

£23500 – 24294 per year

Location

East Leake, Nottinghamshire

Job date

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 04:30:02 GMT

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