SEND Teaching Assistant - Whitchurch Primary School (First Federation Trust)
- Multiple Locations
- Part Time
- £24,027 per annum FTE (Actual salary: £8,164.21 per annum) (£11.79 per hour)
Whitchurch Primary School is a one form entry school situated on the outskirts of the picturesque town of Tavistock, on the very edge of Dartmoor National Park. It is surrounded by some of the most beautiful countryside in Britain.
We are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to work along side children across the school who have special educational needs.
We expect the successful candidate to be an enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated individual who can demonstrate effective working alongside the class teacher across all areas of the curriculum.
- To promote inclusion through the development of social skills, language and emotional well-being.
- To liaise with other professionals both within and outside the school.
- To show a high degree of initiative and be able to react to given situations with integrity and compassion.
Desirable characteristics:
- Experience in working with children with SEND.
- Experience supporting children with language delay and social communication difficulties.
- Experience supporting children with behavioural difficulties.
This role is for 15 hrs per week and is offered on a fixed term basis linked to funding, until the end of the Summer term.
You should have a good standard of general education, specifically good numeracy and literacy skills. You will be able to communicate effectively with children and adults, have a flexible attitude and can-do approach. The successful candidate will be friendly and approachable, with a good sense of humour.
Visits to the school are encouraged. Please contact the school office in the new year on 01822 616202 to arrange this.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role requires an enhanced DBS disclosure. Our Child Protection policy can be found on the school's website Policies | Whitchurch Community Primary School. All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search.
For further information and to apply please visit our website, Vacancies | First Federation.
Please apply by 9am on the closing date.
Job Details
- OrganisationOther Organisations
- Work LocationWest DevonDevon
- Work Postcode
PL19 9SR
- Reference
EK1486
- Occupational GroupEducation Support
- Salary Details
£24,027 per annum FTE (Actual salary: £8,164.21 per annum) (£11.79 per hour)
- Job TermFixed
- Appointment TypePart Time
- Hours
15 hours per week, 38 weeks per annum
- Closing Date
24/03/2025
- DBS Check Required
Yes