Teaching Assistant (Specialist Resourced Provision for children with social communication needs, including autism)
36hrs per week, term time only
Grade C £24,012 - £24,804 FTE pro rata to £20,595 - £21,274 (depending on experience)
The Headteacher and the Governors wish to appoint a highly professional, energetic and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support and work in partnership with our qualified teachers within in our Specialist Resourced Provision for children with social communication needs, including autism. The roles will include lunchtime responsibilities.
You will:
- be a good role model for our pupils
- promote the achievement of every child
- work effectively as part of a team
- motivate and inspire children and colleagues
- be committed to building strong parental and professional links
- Have GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English
- Have direct experience working with children with additional learning needs and/or willingness to undertake specialist training.
You will be expected to show a strong commitment towards developing inclusive learning opportunities for the children and the flexibility to work across the Key Stages.
In return we can offer:
- Exciting opportunity to make a real impact on the pupils at Knollmead primary school
- Support of a highly effective, caring staff team committed to the children's success
- High-quality training and professional development
- Fun and a challenge!
Further details and an application form are available from the school office. Please specify clearly on your application which post you are applying for. Please note that CVs will not be accepted or applications from agencies.
Closing date: 10 am Monday 12th December
Interviews: Wednesday 14th December
Knollmead Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Knollmead Primary School is an equal opportunities employer.
The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS criminal records check.
Coombe Academy Trust is fully committed to protecting its pupils and staff. We therefore have a rigorous and robust recruitment process that gathers evidence about a candidate’s suitability to work with children and have proactive safeguarding procedures in place.