Job Introduction
Do you enjoy the variety and vitality of life within a school? Are you looking to make a difference and help children succeed? We are looking for an enthusiastic and approachable person to join our friendly Year 5 team, offering support on a 1:1 basis for a child with significant medical needs as well as academic needs.
Experience of working in a school and in the delivery of intervention programmes would be desirable. Stoke Park Junior School prides itself in providing professional development opportunities and the successful candidate will be given regular opportunities to enhance their knowledge and understanding of supporting children with SEN.
The role will involve providing support, both inside and outside of the classroom, to ensure learning is accessible. This will include elements of individual intervention to enhance the child’s learning. You will work under the direct guidance of the year team and be supported by the school’s Inclusion Team.
In addition to an induction, full medical training for this pupil will be provided, which may include some aspects of intimate care. An NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Supporting Teaching and Learning in School is desirable.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has the desire to make a real difference and impact to a young person’s life.
- Enjoys working as part of a dedicated and supportive team.
- Strives for high standards in everything that they do.
- Can work by being given either direct instruction from the class teacher and using their own initiative.
- Has a patient and caring approach with children.
- Above all is enthusiastic, calm, caring and friendly with a good sense of humour.
- Can form positive professional relationships with parents
Application Procedure
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and would be the perfect opportunity for you to meet everyone.
Please contact our Business Manager, Judith Young on 023 80612789 or email adminoffice@stokepark-jun.hants.sch.uk
This role is part-time. The hours are 31.25 per week (8.30am - 3.15pm Monday to Friday) term time only.
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
