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Part time roles available (8:40am-3:15pm/8:40-1:15pm or 12:15-3:15pm)
With immediate start. Includes a lunch duty*. Term time plus INSET days
We are seeking to appoint a passionate, experienced and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our team at our creative, friendly primary school. The role will involve working alongside the class teachers and SENCo team to support learning and follow recommendations from outside agencies. You will be responsible for the efficient and effective support for a student with additional needs helping them to access learning and engage positively in the school environment
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Teaching Assistant with experience working with children with SEMH needs and in supporting a child in managing their emotions and behaviours. The successful candidate will work closely with the teaching staff to ensure that learning is accessible and appropriate for the child's abilities and to implement behaviour management strategies in line with the child's individual behaviour plan, working in line with our school behaviour policy.
The successful applicant will be someone with:
Experience with working with children with Social, emotional and mental health needs including diagnoses of ADHD, ODD
An understanding of children within an educational setting and the ability to support them effectively.
Be able to establish positive and trusting relationships with pupils, fostering a safe and supportive environment where they feel valued and understood.
Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
A commitment to achieving the best for every child.
Be highly motivated.
Good standard of education: Maths and English GCSE grades A-C or equivalent
The ability to follow direction but also be proactive and use own initiative
Patience, a sense of humour and flexibility are essential
If this sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you. You will be joining part of a nurturing and professional team, committed to staff development. Further details and application packs are available from the school office: admin@dsmprimary.essex.sch.uk
Please note that previous applicants need not apply.
Successful applicants must be available for an interview on the 4th February 2025. We reserve the right to interview and appoint sooner than the published dates if the right candidate applies.
The Governing Board is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants must be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
Information about the School
Based in Great Dunmow, Essex, Dunmow St Mary's Primary School is a 2FE Foundation primary school with extensive grounds, including our own woodland area and outdoor classroom. As a Church of England voluntary controlled school we have a strong commitment to Christian principles and values that recognise and celebrate the uniqueness of each individual. Every child from any background is welcome in our school and our school life is strengthened by our visits to the local church and by the contribution it makes to our school.
Judged "Good" in our recent Section 5 graded Ofsted inspection, our learning is based around our unique curriculum model designed in a series of cross curricular themes. By making connections between subjects we deepen and enhance our children's learning meaning our children are active, enthusiastic and happy learners. We are committed to our curriculum model and want to see it develop further.
We believe that good learning requires good teachers. Our teaching and support staff are a committed and talented team of people. Together in the classrooms and across the school they make Dunmow St Mary's the wonderful school it is.
Inclusiveness and caring are at the heart of our school. We have invested in supporting our children in the classroom and beyond with a dedicated family liaison officer and SENCO team who help everyone to engage and learn.