SEN Teaching Assistant (Level 2) - Courthill Infant SchoolCouncil
Key details
- Working hours: 20 Hours Monday to Friday, Term Time Only
- Number of positions: 1
- Category: School Support Staff
Job Introduction
SEN Teaching Assistant (Level 2)
Courthill Infant School
20 Hours Monday to Friday, Term Time Only
Grade D SCP 5-6 (FTE £25,583 - £25,989 per annum)
Actual Salary: £11,841 – £12,382 pro rata per annum
Fixed Term until August 2026, initially, Starting as soon as possible
Believe Achieve Shine
Courthill Infant School is a popular, forward thinking infant school where children are valued, motivated and challenged to be the very best that they can be. Our children are at the heart of everything we do. We want our children to be happy, confident and resilient; equipped with the skills they need, both now and in the future. Our culture is one which embraces a growth mindset whereby everyone recognises that we all have endless potential, providing we work hard; practise new skills; act on constructive feedback and understand that it’s not that ‘we can’t do it’, but rather that ‘we can’t do it yet.’
The school is part of the Coastal Learning Partnership Multi Academy Trust; a vibrant, collaborative Trust of twenty schools working together around shared goals, values and aspirations.
We are seeking to appoint a SEN Teaching Assistant, level two. Our ideal candidate would have the ability to motivate and encourage children, be enthusiastic, responsible, and enjoy working with children. They should have good inter-personal skills and a desire to support children to progress with their learning, promote high standards of behaviour and believe that all children can succeed.
We would love to hear from you if you:
- Have experience of working in a school or nursery setting
- Have experience working with children with SEN
- Are keen to work in a supportive, learning environment
- Work well in a team
- Are able to bring energy and enthusiasm to the role
- Have good communication skills
We can offer:
- The opportunity to work alongside a dedicated and friendly team
- A welcoming school with enthusiastic children who are keen to learn
- An attractive and well-resourced school
- Excellent professional development opportunities
Applicants are encouraged to view our website www.courthillinfants.co.uk for more information.
Applicants: Please send a complete application form to: [email protected]
Closing Date: This advert shall remain open until the position has been filled.
Interviews: To be confirmed.
To comply with our statutory safer recruitment practices and obligations, we are unable to shortlist incomplete applications. Please ensure you include a full employment and education history, details of two referees and explain any gaps in employment. CVs will not be accepted from external candidates.
Coastal Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment.
The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate that they meet the essential elements of the person specification and will be subject to pre-employment checks including a health check, and Enhanced DBS check, Child Barred List check and satisfactory references. We will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern. Applicants are advised that it is an offense to apply for the role if they are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
CLP is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants who meet the person specification will receive equal consideration for employment. We value the fact that our schools are very different, as are our colleagues within them. Our culture is one in which colleagues serve and inspire each other in the spirit of professional generosity; colleagues are empowered to be themselves and to be their best. At CLP, everyone is welcome and encouraged to achieve and be heard.
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