SEN Teaching Assistant: Mainstream at Gillingham Primary School

SEN Teaching Assistant: Mainstream

Pickwick Academy Trust would like to recruit a part-time SEN Teaching Assistant: Mainstream, based at Gillingham Primary School. The appointment will be fixed-term due to funding for a named child and the contract will end when he/she leaves Gillingham Primary School or no longer needs support.

Hours: 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00am to midday plus 1:00pm to 3:00pm, 38 weeks per year, term time, excluding TD days.

Salary range: Dorset Grade 4, Point 4, Dorset Grade 6, Point 6, £24,404 to £25,183 pro rata, actual salary £13,883 to £14,326 per annum

Required to start: 6 January 2025

We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant to join our mainstream support team. We pride ourselves on being a highly inclusive school and offering the highest quality academic and pastoral support to a wide range of pupils with differing needs. We are looking for an individual who can apply their knowledge, skills and excellent practice in working with SEN pupils throughout the school. This will involve supporting pupils in the classroom, in group work and on an individual basis.

Under the direction and supervision of the SENCO, you will:

• support children’s learning through the social context of play activities, designed to support success and independence in everyday routines, both within an individual and small group basis
• help meet pupil’s academic, social, emotional and communication needs within the classroom and during social activities

• can demonstrate knowledge, understanding and experience relating to pupils with high-level SEND
• has experience of enabling children with high-level needs to make progress in their learning; applying knowledge of the curriculum appropriately and having high expectations for every child
• develops effective relationships with children that enable them to engage well in their learning and develop socially, emotionally and personally
• is supportive of a therapeutic approach - both when managing challenging behaviour and in their daily approach
• is committed to excellent teamwork and communicates effectively with colleagues, parents and children
• demonstrates emotional resilience and enjoys the challenge of a varied and highly rewarding role

The jobholder must demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This will involve undertaking annual Safeguard training and using school reporting systems for any Safeguard concerns.

Please refer to the job description and person specification for further information.

Interested candidates are required to complete and return an application form by midday on Thursday 12 December 2024

Interviews will be conducted on Thursday 19 December 2024.

To apply, please go to

https://pickwickacademytrust.co.uk/gillingham-primary-school/ (vacancies section) or alternatively use the following link https://mynewterm.com/jobs/149413/EDV-2024-GPS-39543 

Please do not apply via the Indeed website and please note that we cannot accept CVs.

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At Pickwick Academy Trust we are committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we require anyone joining our school to actively contribute to this commitment. 

All shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches as part of safer recruitment due diligence. Successful candidates will be subject to a range of pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check and a barred list check if working in regulated activity

Pickwick Academy Trust is a friendly and inclusive community and is committed to equality of opportunity for all. Our aim is to ensure that no applicant or employee is discriminated against or is disadvantaged by policies, procedures, conditions or requirements. We have a caring and supportive environment where wellbeing is a key priority – flexible working requests will be considered.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020

Situated right in the heart of Gillingham town, Dorset our busy and vibrant atmosphere and inclusive ethos welcomes every child and family. We pride ourselves on the excellent care, support, guidance and challenge we provide as we work together during these important years of a child’s life.

Our vision “Enjoy - Engage - Excel” is the driving force behind everything we do. We believe that happy, enthusiastic children learn best and we are determined to create a climate that enables children to explore their ideas and develop their abilities and talents to the full. We have the highest expectations for everyone and believe in the power of teamwork as we support and challenge one another to be the best we can be. We believe that community and working together is the key to success. We joined Pickwick Academy Trust in December 2022 so that we can work with other schools who are committed to the same values.