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Teaching Assistant - Langdon Hills, Primary
Band 3 to mid point
Maternity cover
The Children's Support Service is a 'Good with Outstanding features' alternative provision, whose aim is to provide lasting, meaningful, and positive outcomes for children who are unable to access mainstream education.
We are seeking a positive and supportive teaching assistant (maternity cover), to join our professional and innovative team in our Primary base.
The successful candidate will:
Have experience of supporting pupils with a range of educational needs and be empathetic to reasons of disengagement
Have good knowledge of the curriculum and some knowledge of alternative provisions
Support with all personalised learning programmes, including class based and off site activities
Be able to deliver 1:1 educational intervention programmes
Cover short term in the absence of a teacher
Look for creative ways in which to support every child with their personalised learning programmes
Communicate with parents/carers and other professionals
Be able to contribute to our positive, safe, caring and supportive environments
Have GCSE standard, or equivalent, of Maths and English
Our service is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and full employment checks, good references and medical clearance.
Closing date: 9th July 2017
Information about the School
The Children’s Support Service is a short stay provision (PRU) in Essex. We have two main centres covering KS2-4 (in Wickford and Basildon) as well as an Outreach Service which works to support students, staff and schools in the local area, with bases in Basildon and Harlow.
Most of our students are referred to us due to difficulties they have faced in school; many come with additional needs and require academic, emotional and social support.
We offer a wide range of subjects, including the core curriculum, as well as enhanced activities to provide an enriched learning experience. We collaborate with schools and professionals who need our support, and aim to reintegrate students back into mainstream education or prepare them for other lifelong learning opportunities.
Our staff create positive, safe, caring and supportive learning environments, helping to inspire every child to achieve their full potential.
CSS staff benefit from our subscription to the "Education Support Partnership", which provides mental health and well-being support services for all staff, including 24/7 access to advice, support and counselling for our whole team.
Please note that car insurance including "business use" is required.