Specialist SEN 1:1 Teaching Assistant - St George's Primary School Portland

Post of Specialist SEN 1:1 Teaching Assistant - One year fixed term with the potential to become permanent

We are seeking to appoint an experienced, compassionate and highly dedicated 1:1 teaching and learning assistant who has a passion for supporting children with complex learning needs in a mainstream school.

The successful candidate will work within EYFS and KS1 will need to demonstrate the following:

Essential skills:

• Teaching Assistant Qualification - NVQ Level 2, equivalent or higher


• Excellent communication and personal organisational skills.


• Confident and resilient when working with children.


• Passionate in supporting children to succeed.


• Determined to make a difference to an individual's learning journey.


• Ability to work collaboratively with teaching and support staff to raise standards.


• Establish and maintain professional relationships with families and the wider school community.


• Adaptable and flexible approach to supporting children on an individual basis.


• Ability to work collaboratively with SENDCo and outside agencies (such as Speech and Language, Educational Psychologist, Outreach) to deliver personalised programmes and be able to provide feedback.


• Experience of supporting pupils with additional needs, during whole class, group and on a one-to-one basis.


• Approachable and welcoming personality.


• Experience of working in EYFS/KS1


• High expectations of children's learning and behaviour.


• Promotes independent learning by building children's confidence and enhancing their self-esteem.


• Flexible and able to adapt to working with individuals to small groups.


• Confident in managing and supporting pupils with their intimate care needs.


• Willingness to deliver medical care such as PEG/Button tube feeding.


Desirable skills:

• NVQ 3 or higher.


• First Aid qualification.


• Experience of working within and across EYFS/KS1/KS2.


• Understanding of the Therapeutic Approach to managing challenging behaviour.


• Awareness of de-escalation techniques and helping children to learn self-regulation.


• Experience of working with children who have an EHCP and/or complex learning difficulties.


• Experience of supporting individuals with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) and ASC (Autism Spectrum Condition).


• Experience of supporting children who are non- or pre-verbal.


• Awareness of SEMH (Social, Emotional, Mental and Health) needs and how this may impact child development.


• Awareness of Childhood Adverse Experiences (ACEs).


• Previous experience of delivering interventions or booster groups.
  
  St George's Primary School is proud to provide an excellent, inclusive education that develops the whole child. We embrace, respect and value our community and its heritage. Our aim is to prepare ambitious learners who are ready to progress into the wider world.
  
  St George's Primary School values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.


St George's Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; this is a commitment which we expect all staff and volunteers to share. The successful candidate will be required to have a Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with the Governments safer recruitment guidelines.

The pro rata salary shown is based on the number of hours and weeks worked and includes appropriate paid annual leave and bank holiday entitlements.

The salary quoted is the annual salary for the position at the time of advert. The salary will be paid in equal monthly instalments and will be adjusted at the start of employment and again if leaving part way through the school year to ensure the correct salary is received for the work completed in an academic year.

This role is UK based and your Right to Work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.