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SEND LSA 121 Vacancy
Term time only, fixed term subject to SEN funding.
LG Scale 3, SP 5-6 (£23,500-£23,893 FTE salary)
We are seeking to appoint caring individual to support a child with an EHC Plan to join our team. This could be on either a full time or part time basis.
You would be required to support the child with their personal needs, intimate care and learning needs in order to enable them to access and participate in school life.
The role would also involve working with other children in the class setting. You must be able to demonstrate your ability to act on your own initiative and work within a team.
You will need to be able to understand individual needs and follow advice and plans from our caring specialists.
You will need to:
- be a positive, supportive and caring practitioner
- experience of working with children with SEND is desirable - Autism and/ or communication needs in particular
- have very high expectations for learning and behaviour
- have the ability to be flexible, solutions focused and good humoured
- be knowledgeable of child development
- preferably at least 2 years of experience working in a school
- experience of adapting the curriculum for pupils with SEND
- knowledge of successful strategies to engage pupils with specific and significant needs
We can offer:
- wonderful children who are well behaved, happy and enthusiastic, are proud of their school and are keen to learn
- a caring and supportive school community with experienced colleagues who can offer help and support as required
- a warm, welcoming and inclusive ethos
- friendly and supportive staff
- a strong commitment to your continuing professional development- we are proud members of the National College
- a health and wellbeing package
Great Waltham Cof E Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
If you are interested in the above role and wish to apply for the vacancy, please state on your application if you are applying for a full time or part time position
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged.
If you require further information, please contact Nichola Goodwin. School Business Manager.
Information about the School
Great Waltham Church of England VC Primary School is situated in the pretty village of Great Waltham catering for pupils from 4 - 11. The school was built in 1865 and has wonderful character and beautiful grounds.
Our school vision is 'Let all that you do be done in love'.
At the end of their time at Great Waltham Primary School, we aspire for all our children to have:
*Developed a strong work ethic both for their own benefit and the benefit of others.
*Developed a strong set of practical, social and emotional life skills.
*Developed, through the teaching of our Christian and British values, self-respect and respect for others, whatever their
ability, race, religion or culture.
*Gained the skills to work independently, either on their own or as part of a group, and take responsibility for both for
themselves and others.
We pride ourselves in creating a caring environment based on Christian values which allows children to reach their full academic, social, moral and physical potential. The ethos of the school is to ASPIRE which is an acronym for Aspiration, Strength, Perseverance, Integrity, Responsibility and Empathy, all staff and children hold these values dearly.
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