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Salary1-1 Teaching Assistant
Salary: Grade B or C depending on experience
Job: Term Fixed Term
Appointment Type: Full time 8.45am – 3.40pm
Hours: 32.5 hours
Closing Date: 24th April- midday
Interview Date: Week beginning 20th May
Start Date: Tuesday 4th September 2023.
The Governors of the South Hams Federation are seeking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant on a fixed term contract to work with a child with SEND needs from September 2024.
Loddiswell Primary School is part of the South Hams Federation and has been since September 2018. This role will involve working as part of our established team under the guidance of the Head Teacher whilst following the new Early Years framework.
For more information, please contact the school office on 01548-550295. See attached advert for full details.
We are looking for candidates who:
- Are highly motivated and committed to children’s learning and development
- Hold an early years qualification at level 2 (essential) with a level 3 desirable.
- Have a strong understanding of the EYFS
- Have proven experience in working with children with special needs.
- Have experience of working with children with vision and hearing loss.
- Have experience of using different forms of communication for visually impaired children including PECS and British Sign Language.
- Have a kind and caring manner with children
- Have a positive approach to learning and gaining new skills through teamwork, mentoring, support and training opportunities, and continuous professional development
- Can be flexible, adaptable and willing to take the initiative
- Enjoy working as part of a team
- Wish to support the inclusive ethos of our Federation
- Can demonstrate commitment to supporting children to achieve independence
- Will be willing to implement embedded strategies which support behavioural, social and emotional development
- Can communicate effectively
- Have a positive “can-do” attitude
We can offer you:
- The opportunity to work in a successful school alongside a dedicated hard-working team with children who are keen and enthusiastic learners
- Support to further your career in education
