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We are looking to appoint a patient, caring full time SEN LSA to work in our Foundation Class to support a child/children with an EHCP.
Ideally you will have an understanding of the Early Years curriculum and some experience of working with children with a wide range of special needs but in-house training will be available for the right candidate.
Overview of duties
You will work closely with other members of staff within the Foundation Stage classroom to ensure that targeted children are supported to achieve the outcomes identified on their Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).
This will include developing the children's communication and interaction skills and early learning and play skills and supporting their social, emotional, physical and self-care needs.
You will be directed by the Class teacher and supported by the School's SENCo and external professionals such as Speech and Language Therapists.
You will be expected to:
- Read documents to understand the strengths and areas for development for each child and the strategies to be employed to achieve next steps
- Establish a good relationship with the child/children; identify and respond to individual needs using agreed systems and strategies
- Attend to personal self-care needs as required e.g. supporting toileting, changing and feeding
- Keep the child/children safe in a range of environments including the playground and lunch hall
- Deliver specialist support programmes and maintain appropriate records
- Be pro-active in finding learning approaches that work and have the flexibility to change what does not work, feeding back to the Class teacher and SENCo as required
- Liaise with parent/carers and a range of specialists
- Contribute to EHCP reviews and meetings
- Attend training opportunities external to the school
In return the school can offer you:
· The chance to be part of a small supportive team
· CPD opportunities as part of the Epping Forest Schools Partnership Trust
· A school built on Christian values
· A beautiful forest location
Candidates must be able to drive as there is no public transport near to the school.
Visits to the school are positively encouraged.
Please contact the school officeon 020 85086048to arrange an appointment.
Information about the School
High Beech C of E Primary is a mixed, half form entry school set within the beautiful surroundings of Epping Forest. We provide an excellent curriculum for children between the ages of 4 to 11 years. Our small and friendly church school embeds the Christian values into everything we do. We all work together to promote our three core values of Respect, Thankfulness and Perseverance. We are passionate about developing a culture that enables our children to become lifelong learners and we trust that all things are possible for one who believes.
We are part of The Epping Forest Schools Partnership Trust, a Multi-Academy Trust of fifteen Primary and one Special School all based in the Epping Forest District. Along with our SCITT (School-Centred Initial Teacher Training), School Improvement Team, Well-being Service and Resourced Provisions based in three of our schools, we are a leading educational organisation in Epping Forest.
EFSPT was formed in 2018 from a consortium of schools that had worked together for over 20 years, and are committed to collaborative working to ensure the best possible outcomes for our children and school communities. The schools maintain their identities but work in a highly collaborative manner supported by a small but very experienced Central Team.
Our Mission is to provide an exceptional education that is inclusive and challenging for all and which provides wider opportunities for the children within the EFSPT to flourish.
EFSPT is committed to Trauma Perceptive Practice; the Essex approach to understanding behaviour and supporting emotional well-being. Being trauma-perceptive means that through our values, policies and practice, we are able to effectively support the children, families and communities in our Trust, creating spaces of belonging and safety that enable everyone to flourish, become resilient and learn.
We are an Equal Opportunities employer and we are committed to safeguarding our schools’ communities. The appointment will therefore be subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks.
West Essex SCITT is an outstanding provider of Initial Teacher Training.
We currently have student finance or self funded postgraduate trainee teacher vacancies available to start in September 2024 across all of our 16 primary schools.
Please visit the below website for further information;
https://www.westessexscitt.co.uk/