Job Introduction
We are proud to be the Hampshire Flagship school for the Empowerment Approach and we hold the respected Gold Sports Mark Award and Rainbow Flag Award, demonstrating our dedication to providing a well-rounded education and inclusive environment for our pupils. We have a strong set of values and clear expectations where the children enjoy and value learning. Our five core values of courage, happiness, integrity, respect and aspiration lie at the heart of our school community and ensure successes for our pupils in all areas.
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant 1:1 to join our team in making a difference to the lives of young people. We have created this post to support pupils with complex SEND needs and will be looking for someone who can start in September. This post offers an opportunity to work in a friendly and supportive school, with plenty of professional development opportunities and the chance to work with a dedicated staff team and wonderful children.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has an understanding and experience of challenging behaviour and is able to support pupils with emotional needs
- Is able to demonstrate a commitment to enabling children to achieve their best
- Is able to demonstrate good interpersonal skills with children and families
- Has a warm personality and the ability to stay calm under pressure
- Has an ability to work independently and with initiative
- Has an ability to keep succinct records of involvement
- Is patient and flexible
- Understands confidentiality
- Enjoys learning
- Is a committed team member, willing to support and learn from colleagues
- Is able to work closely and effectively with the Class Teacher and SENDCo
- Has high expectations and is able to work confidently and effectively with children
In addition to the above criteria, the following are desirable :
- Minimum of Grade C at GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English
- Experience of working in supporting children at nursery or EYFS provision
- An understanding of the expectations of the EYFS and KS1 curriculum to enable children to make progress
- Experience of working with pupils with complex learning needs – in particular with links to communication & interaction and social, emotional and mental health needs
Hours: 8.30am - 3.00pm Monday to Friday (29 hours per week)
Contract: Term Time only 39 weeks per year, fixed term until August 2027
Salary: Grade C, Pro rata of £24,405 - 25,430 (£16,362 - £17,049) pa
Application Procedure
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.
The following dates and times are available:
Thursday 12th June (pm), Friday 13th June (am), Thursday 19th June (pm)
Please telephone the school office on 02392 263200 to arrange an appointment. For more information about the school and our team please look at our website Hart Plain Junior School
Please note that Hart Plain Junior School reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
If you are interested in applying for this post, please visit our website to download an application pack. For further information about this post, please telephone the school office on 023 9226 3200 and speak to the SENDCo, Mrs Heidi Connolly.
Closing date: Friday 20th June at 12pm.
Interview date: Wednesday 2nd July
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.
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