SEN Teaching Assistant - 1:1 Support

About the team we are recruiting to

It is a very exciting time to be joining Hollyfast Primary School. With a new leadership structure in place and a brand new vision and values for our school, we are looking forward to growing, achieving and further transforming Hollyfast into a beacon school within the local area and beyond.

"I am learning so much since I've started teaching at Hollyfast, the support and encouragement to do my best is overwhelming in a good way. I am reminded constantly where to go if more support is needed, if things are not completed I am not greeted with disappointment but understanding and advice. I am so happy in my classroom and with my class/ team. The training I have already received I have been implementing and asking questions to find out more. When I am observed I receive clear feedback to help me improve and ways to adjust in the most time efficient way."

(Class Teacher, Hollyfast 2023.2024)

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What is the job role?

We are seeking to recruit a SEN Teaching Assistant to support a Year 1 pupil with an EHCP. This is a fixed term position to support the child whilst they are a pupil at Hollyfast. Experience of working with children with Autism would be an advantage.

The successful candidate will be based in our Intervention provision in the mornings, working with a group of children with additional needs alongside two experienced SEND TA’s. Within this setting, the children receive a skills-based curriculum to meet their targets. The afternoon will be class-based working with the Year 1 pupil.

This is an exciting position for someone who is passionate about supporting children with additional needs. If you are a team player who has a deep commitment to ensuring that all pupils flourish in their learning and as community members, we look forward to hearing from you.

Opportunity for growth, training and development will be provided, to enable both the pupil and the successful candidate to reach beyond the stars!

The post will include:-

• To support students who have Special Educational Needs: cognition and learning, emotional and behavioural difficulties. This will involve working on a 1:1 basis, but also supporting small groups of learners with a variety of complex needs.
• To support the classroom teacher with their responsibility for the development and education process by providing care and supervision to children including those who have special physical, emotional and education needs.
• To help to keep children safe.
• Promote positive behaviour.
• Develop and promote positive relationships.
• Support the development and effectiveness of work teams.
• Reflect on and develop practice.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.

Who are we looking for?

Are you inspirational?

Are you looking for a new challenge?

Do you love learning?

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant with an infectious love of learning
• Is highly motivated and passionate about developing and progressing within their career
• Is highly focused on increasing progress and raising attainment of individual pupils, as well as developing children holistically

We are proud of the offer we provide to our team. This includes:

• Bespoke teaching and subject leader development opportunities, within school, through a range of external consultants and as part of the Whole Education National Program.
• An unwavering commitment to professional learning, with research-based CPD opportunities
• A strong, collaborative team who respect each other, strive for excellence and have the courage to make decisions, take risks and support each other positively
• An opportunity to work and learn alongside an experienced and successful leadership team with a proven track record of securing school improvement across different settings
• A highly supportive Governing Body who are committed to helping the school
• A visible Senior Leadership team, who promote and lead with transparency and empathy

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

Our Values

Excellence Kindness Courage Respect Collaboration Perseverance

OUR VISION

'Aim high, Grow within and Reach beyond the Stars'