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Job Title: SEN 1:1 Teaching Assistant and Midday Assistant - Bardfield Academy
Contract: Fixed Term ending 31st August 2027
Hours per week: 32 hours 40 minutes per week (38 weeks - Term time only)
Scale: Scale 3 Points 5-6 (Depending on experience)
Actual Salary: £18,780.10 - £19,069.57 (Depending on experience)
Application Closes: Friday 6th December 2024 - Midday
Interview Date: Week Commencing 9th December 2024
At Bardfield Academy, we prioritize creating a nurturing educational environment where safety, security, and happiness are paramount. Our guiding ethos, 'Striving to Achieve, together we'll Succeed!', underscores our commitment to collective growth and success. We are part of the South Essex Academy Trust (SEAT), a dynamic network of schools that champion collaboration and mutual support. SEAT is a multi-academy trust comprising a family of primary schools that actively work together to achieve the best possible outcomes for children and staff.
We are seeking an enthusiastic SEN 1:1 Teaching Assistant and Midday Assistant to join our dedicated and supportive team at Bardfield Academy. The position will be working 1:1 with a year 4 child who has ASD and communication and interaction difficulties. An understanding of intensive interaction would be beneficial and previous experience of using visual aids to support communication is desirable. As a SEN 1:1 Teaching Assistant and Midday Assistant, you will play a fundamental role in fostering a nurturing and inclusive learning environment where every child can thrive.
The successful candidate will be required to work 32 hours 40 minutes per week, Monday to Thursday 8.15am to 3.30pm and Fridays 8.15am to 2.00pm (every day includes a 25-minute lunch break) and you will need to be able to follow a 'One Plan' under the guidance of the Class Teacher and SENCO.
We would like to hear from you if you:
Are seeking a rewarding role.
· Have a NVQ Level 2 in learning support or early years,or equivalent qualification or experience.
· Have good literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE grade A-C or Level 4 and above).
· Have strong communication skills, including musical communication and positive behaviour management.
· Flexibility to be able to adapt to a child's needs in the moment and can establish trust and instil confidence.
· Have an understanding of working with an EHCP/One Plan.
· Have experience working with children in a school.
· Have experience of working with SEND children, particularly with ASD and communication and interaction difficulties. (Desirable)
· An understanding of intensive interaction. (Desirable)
· Have experience of using visual aids to support communication. (Desirable)
· Have a good understanding of child development.
· Have the ability to remain calm under pressure and maintain composure in challenging situations whilst being patient and understanding.
· Have the ability to build trusting and meaningful relationships with children who show heightened levels of emotional dysregulation and an ability to support a child in returning to a regulated state.
We can offer:
· Engaged and enthusiastic pupils who are 'proud to belong' to our school and enjoy learning in a stimulating environment.
· A forward thinking, proactive Trust that is dedicated to the success of its pupils and staff.
· A dynamic and collaborative team of leadership who are dedicated and committed to the success of pupils and staff alike.
· Access to ongoing training empowering you to grow and excel in your role.
· An additional week's holiday in October resulting in a 2-week break during this term.
· A comprehensive Employee Assistance programme available to all employees, providing you with the support you need whenever you need it.
Take the Next Step:
Visits to our school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the office team directly at 01268 553488, to schedule an appointment. We hope to meet you.
We encourage you to submit your application at your earliest convenience as we reserve the right to close this job opportunity early.
Bardfield Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practice and appointments are subject to satisfactory DBS certification and references.
As part of the South Essex Academy Trust, we are an equal opportunities employer.
How to apply:
If you would like to apply for this position, please click on the 'apply for this vacancy' button to complete our application form. Once completed please send to recruitment@seacademytrust.co.uk along with your Recruitment Monitoring Information form.
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