Callands Community Primary School

Grade 4 Teaching Assistant  Salary - £21 968 - £22 369 (Full Time Equivalent)

We are looking to appoint a SEN Teaching Assistant This is an exciting opportunity to join a vibrant and forward-thinking setting. We are looking to appoint an inspiring TA who is fully committed to doing the very best for the pupils in their care. We are looking for an SEN TA to provide learning and care support for a child with Special Educational Needs (SEN). This will involve working with the teacher to plan and deliver activities and assist in promoting the learning and personal development of the pupil to whom you are assigned. supporting the pupil with routines, transitions and additional nurture.  

We are looking for someone who:

• Is incredibly passionate about supporting children with special needs and has a proven track record of working with children with complex needs, specifically those relating to Global Developmental Delay (with speech and language difficulties) and ASD.
• Can create and manage a caring, supportive, purposeful and stimulating environment which is conducive to children’s learning.
• Can aid the pupil to learn as effectively as possible both in group situations and on his/her own by, for example:
  • Clarifying and explaining instructions
  • Ensuring the pupil is able to use equipment and materials provided
  • Motivating and encouraging the pupil(s) as required by providing levels of individual attention, reassurance and help with learning tasks as appropriate to pupils’ needs
  • Assisting in weaker areas, e.g. speech and language, reading, spelling, numeracy, handwriting/presentation etc Using praise, commentary and assistance to encourage the pupil to concentrate and stay on task
  • Liaising with class teacher, SENCO and other professionals about individual education plans (IEPs), contributing to the planning and delivery as appropriate.
  • Be able to work collaboratively with a variety of agencies, to follow advice given by Behaviour Specialists, Speech and Language Therapists and Occupational Therapists.
  • Providing additional nurture to individuals when requested by the class teacher or SENCO/other agencies. Consistently and effectively implementing agreed behaviour management strategies.
  • Helping to make appropriate resources to support the pupil.

• Can establish supportive relationships with the pupil concerned

• Can engage in aspects of wider school life.

In return we can offer:

• Wonderful, well-behaved and engaged children.
• A happy, supportive and friendly environment where we work effectively as a team
• Children who are eager to learn, committed staff, governors, parents and carers
• A commitment to a healthy work/life balance.
• Opportunities to develop your practice supported by a commitment to your continuous professional development
• Supportive parents and strong links with the community.

Hours / working pattern: 9.15am – 3.00pm Monday – Friday, TOTAL 26.25 hours per week + one week

Key dates

Closing date: Friday 1^st December 2023 at 9am

Shortlisting date: Friday 1^st December 2023

Interviews will take place: Monday 4^th December 2023

How to apply

Further details and an application form can be downloaded by clicking on the documents below:

Completed application forms should be returned FAO Mrs S Bentley to: finance@callandsprimary.co.uk by Friday 1st December at 9am. 

Our school is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of our children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.