We are looking to recruit a passionate and enthusiastic 1-1 Learning Support Assistant to work with the class teacher to support the needs of a pupil with SEN. This is your chance to work in a highly supportive and inclusive school where every child is valued as a unique individual. We believe all children have the right to enjoy and achieve to the best of their ability in a safe, happy and secure environment.

Hours of work: This is a term-time, fixed term contract initially until 4^th April 2025, with possibility of extension. Term time only – 39 weeks a year - 24 hours per week – 8.30am to 3.15pm – Monday to Thursday.

Salary range: £21,920 - £22,442 FTE (£12,682 - £12,984 pro rata) - £11.68 - £11.96 per hour pending cost of living increase in December 24 backdated to September 24.

A typical day in the life of a teaching assistant:

• Assisting the teacher in supporting children with special education needs, in line with advice from statutory and specialist sources.
• Supporting children with neurodiversity.
• Preparing learning materials and setting up equipment.
• Use of visuals to support learning and routines.
• Contributing, where appropriate, to any discussion of pupils needs and progress.
• Making sure the learning environment is safe.
• Support pupil activities and behaviour.
• Participate in any relevant staff development activities.
• Assist in meeting the children’s needs for encouragement and reassurance.
• Liaising with parents.
• Following safeguarding policy and procedures.

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience of working with children with SEN.
• A calm, friendly manner and the ability to build rapport with pupils.
• Great verbal communication skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to constantly changing priorities.
• Ability to work well within a team.
• A commitment to equality and inclusion.
• The ability to reflect on and develop their own practice with support from colleagues and the Learning Partner Trust CPD programme.

We can offer you:

• Generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme)
• With experience you could progress to a more senior teaching assistant role in the school or the trust (where a vacancy exists).
• Family friendly employer – Term time working.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Free car parking.

Please contact Stephanie Lesanne by email stephanie.lesanne@northmead.surrey.sch.uk for further information and an application form. Closing date for applications is Friday 4^th October 2024.

Applications will be considered as they are received, we reserve the right to make an appointment prior to the closing date, please apply early.

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