SEN Teaching Assistant Level 2 (Temporary linked to EHCP)

Pay Grade D / SCP 5-6

£23,500-£23,893 plus SEN allowance £1455 pro rata per annum 

25 hours per week / 46 weeks per year

[Actual salary £14,436 – £14,678 plus SEN £894 per annum]

Start Date: 2 September 2024

The Governors of this successful Catholic Primary School wish to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to support a pupil in Key Stage One, with special educational needs, through their educational journey.

Our Lady’s Catholic Primary School is a warm, welcoming, and stimulating environment for all children. We aim to ensure that all children enjoy school and develop a lifelong love of learning in a supportive Catholic Community.

Through our partnerships with parents and the community, we strive to help children achieve their potential academically, socially, and emotionally.

We are looking for someone who: –

• Is an outstanding 1-1 teaching assistant with the ability to inspire pupils.
• Has experience of working with early years and Key Stage 1 children with ASC/ADHD/SEN.
• Has high expectations of pupil achievement and behaviour.
• Is committed to supporting our Roman Catholic ethos.
• Is an excellent team player.
• Is committed to equality of opportunity for our pupils.
• Has excellent organisational and inter-personal skills

In return we can offer you: –

• A warm and welcoming environment
• Talented and enthusiastic pupils
• A dynamic and friendly staff who are passionate about making a difference for our pupils.
• A supportive Governing Body
• Parents who are keen for their children to thrive
• A commitment to high quality CPD opportunities

Our Lady’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding, to promoting the welfare of children and adhering to the Equality Act 2010. The successful candidates will be required to undertake an enhance Disclosure and Barring Service check. To comply with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 all prospective employees will be required to supply evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.

References will be checked prior to the interview and are integral to the interview process.  Please note that open or generic references will not be accepted as part of a safer recruitment process.

By engaging in this recruitment process, shortlisted candidates consent to an online search in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education Statutory Guidance 2023. 

Closing Date: Tuesday, 9 July 2024 at 12 noon

Shortlisting: Tuesday, 9 July 2024 PM

Interview/Task: Monday, 15 July 2024