ARP UNIT SEND TEACHING ASSISTANT POST (Maternity Cover)
Maternity Cover
Grade 4 SCP 7 £19,004 pa – Grade 5 SCP 15 £21,900
32.5 hours per week, (Daily 8:30am – 3:30pm)
39 weeks, term-time only (including training days)
Required: September 2021
Beaconsfield Primary School is seeking to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic SEN teaching assistant to work within our SEND ARP unit classes. This is an exciting challenge for committed teaching assistant with proven previous experience to come and work within a specialist SEND unit at the school for 12 months to cover a maternity vacancy.
About the school
Beaconsfield Primary School is a well-resourced, 2FE school that offers a very supportive environment to staff and pupils. Our ARP provision enjoys a range of specialist facilities and additional therapy (OT & SaLT) support along with a dedicated outdoor learning spaces and sensory and soft play rooms.
We are looking for dynamic, inspirational staff members who have:
- Minimum of NVQ level 2 or equivalent in an aspect of child care/ early years or SEND practice
- Proven experience of working with pupils with specific SEND needs including ASD (ideally in an ARP or special school environment)
- Excellent numeracy and literacy skills (Equivalent to GCSE Grade A-C) (tested at interview)
- Willingness to provide personal care, hygiene and feeding support to children as required
- Ability to co-operate and work as part of a team and to be pro-active in using own initiative
- A commitment and passion for inclusive education along with a patient, flexible and positive manner
About you
And a staff member who is able to:
- Work closely with our inclusion leader, ARP staff and other school staff as part of a team
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing as well as being IT literate
- Consistently implement agreed pupil behavior programs and contribute to team strategy discussions
- Follow differentiated planning, other specialist programmes and individual support plans with patience and calmness to ensure pupils are fully participating in activities and sessions.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with pupils, treating them with respect and consideration
How to apply
Application forms and job descriptions can be downloaded from the school website https://www.eteach.com/job/arp-unit-send-teaching-assistant-maternity-cover-1158991?lang=en-GB&frmsrh=Y. You can also contact the school to request further information by emailing admin@beaconsfield.ealing.sch.uk or telephone: (020) 8574 3506.
The school is committed to safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and
young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant
will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/dbs-checking-service-guidance–2
Please note we do not accept CVs, and these will not be shortlisted.
Closing date
Application forms to be submitted to the school by Friday 2 July 2021.