SEN Teaching Assistant Level 2 (Temporary linked to EHCP)

Pay Grade D / SCP 5-6

£24,790-£25,183 plus SEN allowance £1,455 pro rata per annum 

 27 hours per week / 46 weeks per year

[Actual salary £16,447 -£16,708 plus SEN £965 per annum]

Start Date 6 January 2025

The Governors of this successful Catholic Primary School wish to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to work as a member of a team to support pupils with special educational needs, through their educational journey.

Our Lady’s Catholic Primary School is a warm, welcoming, and stimulating environment for all children. We aim to ensure that all children enjoy school and develop a lifelong love of learning in a supportive Catholic Community.

Through our partnerships with parents and the community, we strive to help children achieve their potential academically, socially, and emotionally.

We are looking for someone who: -

• Is an outstanding teaching assistant with the ability to inspire pupils.
• Has experience of working with children with ASC/ADHD/SEN.
• Has high expectations of pupil achievement and behaviour.
• Is committed to supporting our Catholic ethos.
• Is an excellent team player.
• Is committed to equality of opportunity for our pupils.
• Has excellent organisational and inter-personal skills

In return we can offer you: -

• A warm and welcoming environment
• Talented and enthusiastic pupils
• A dynamic and friendly staff who are passionate about making a difference for our pupils.
• A supportive Governing Body
• Parents who are keen for their children to thrive
• A commitment to high quality CPD opportunities

Our Lady’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding, to promoting the welfare of children and adhering to the Equality Act 2010. The successful candidates will be required to undertake an enhance Disclosure and Barring Service check. To comply with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 all prospective employees will be required to supply evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.

References will be checked prior to the interview and are integral to the interview process.  Please note that open or generic references will not be accepted as part of a safer recruitment process.

By engaging in this recruitment process, short listed candidates consent to an online search in line with Keeping Children Safe in the Education Statutory Guidance 2023.

Closing Date: Noon on Friday, 13 December 2024

Shortlisting: Friday, 13 December 2024

Interview/Task: Thursday, 19 December 2024