Torkington Primary School
Employer Stockport Council
Position Title: 1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant
Salary: Scale 2.4, Actual annual gross salary - £13,432.57 - £14,547.37
Contract Type: 12 Months Fixed Term
Work Pattern: 30 hours per week – Term time only
Work Location: Torkington Primary School, Torkington Road, Hazel Grove, SK7 6NR
DBS Check Required: Yes
Closing Date: Monday 20th April noon
Shortlisting: Wednesday 22nd April PM
Interviews: Thursday 23rd April
The Governors of Torkington Primary School are looking to appoint an experienced 1:1 Teaching Assistant, Level 1 SEND.
The successful candidate will be working 1:1 with a child or possibly various children and will demonstrate a commitment to working in a nurturing environment with excellent continuing professional development. The ability to demonstrate experience of working with children with SEND and in particular experience of working with children with Autism and SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) difficulties. It is desirable for the candidate to have some experience working alongside agencies such as the Behaviour Support Service, and working from Individual Behaviour Plans.
The successful candidate will:
- Able to work on their own initiative.
- Passionate about ensuring SEND pupils make progress both academically and pastorally.
- A range of strategies and understanding of how to engage pupils in the learning taking place within the classroom.
- Be personable and friendly.
- Committed to their own professional development.
- Have the ability to work successfully in a team.
- Highly motivated individual who will ensure the best possible outcomes for the young person/people they work with.
- Have excellent communication skills.
- Suitably well qualified
- The successful candidate will need to have a good knowledge of how the children learn
In return we will be able to offer you:
· A thorough induction to ensure that you excel in your new role.
· Support from SENDCo
· Supportive Teachers who work collaboratively with Teaching Assistants.
· Well behaved and motivated pupils.
· A friendly, supportive school community.
· Continuing professional development.
If you have any questions regarding this post please contact Abbie Pietrzak via email: abbie.pietrzak@torkington.stockport.sch.uk
To apply for this post please download the application form and save it to your PC to complete.
Please send your completed form back to the school (Mr Andy Buckler, Torkington Primary School, Torkington Road, Hazel Grove, Stockport, SK7 6NR or email them to: headteacher@torkington.stockport.sch.uk
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory clearance by the Disclosure and Barring Services.
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