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SEN Teaching Assistant
25 Hours Per Week or 12 hours Job Share Monday to Friday - Fixed Term
We are seeking a very special person who is dedicated, enthusiastic and motivated to work alongside our SENCo to provide 1:1 support for a child as he moves from EYFS and into Year 1. You will help him to access the curriculum, manage his behaviour and feelings and develop social and communication skills.
You will be able to work within the nurturing ethos of our school, be flexible and resilient. You will be a strong team player with great communication skills and above all be passionate and committed to the development of the children within our school.
You will have some experience working with children with SEND and of nurture group support. You will be able to liaise effectively with school staff, families and outside agencies.
If you are interested in this role please phone us and come along to meet our Headteacher on Friday 23rd June at 9.30 am or arrange an alternative date with the school office.
Information about the School
Hilltop Infant School is an outstanding school that has children at the heart. We are well served by transport links and are close to major road networks.
Hilltop Infant School is part of the HEARTS Academy Trust, a trust of local schools that has the values of happiness, achievement, self-esteem, respect & responsibility, truth, spirituality & service. The trust is truly innovative and rewards outstanding staff for outstanding outcomes. The school calendar consists of 184 contact time with pupils, 5 non-pupil days and the equivalent of 6 days of high quality continuous professional development.
The Trustees are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, online searches, medical check, prohibited from teaching check and references. References are taken up prior to interview. A copy of the trusts Child Protection Policy is available on our website:- https://www.heartsacademytrust.co.uk/policies
We can offer you:
access to the HEARTS Extra Programme (Rewards and Benefits)
an excellent CPD entitlement with purposeful training, including trust-wide twilights throughout the year
a two-week October half-term
supportive colleagues who want to provide the best possible opportunities for their pupils
a highly effective learning environment
a responsive and involved leadership team
The HEARTS four-day face-to-face teaching week model whereby all teachers in the trust receive 20% non-contact time. This goes above and beyond the national entitlement of 10% PPA.
a school with a highly positive culture that supports all staff; mental health, workload and wellbeing are at the forefront of our vision and values
access to our school counsellor and network of Mental Health and Wellbeing champions
For further information about the HEARTS Academy Trust including recruitment and HR policies, please visit our website at www.heartsacademytrust.co.uk