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Job Ref No. ECC2090-35 Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Band 2 to mid point
Position Start Date: 01/09/2017 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Fixed
Application Close: 25/08/2017 Midday Date of Interviews: tbc  

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SEN Teaching Assistant

We are seeking a caring and enthusiastic SEN Learning Support Assistant to work with a child in Foundation Stage who has Autistic Spectrum Disorder.

You will need to be:

  • calm, positive and patient
  • consistent and approachable, setting firm boundaries
  • able to work on your own initiative but also within a team
  • able to listen to and take guidance from colleagues, specialist teachers and other professionals
  • able to build positive relationships with the child and their family
  • educated to NVQ Level 2, NNEB or equivalent
  • experience or interested in working with children with SEND

Highfields Primary School has recently been rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted. "Pupils who have special educational needs and/or disabilities make excellent progress from their individual starting points. Due to the exceptional support these pupils receive, the longer they are at Highfields Primary School the more rapidly they progress." (Ofsted, July 2016).

We can offer:

  • a friendly and happy, thriving school
  • polite and engaging children
  • supportive team
  • planning time with your colleagues
  • excellent resources
  • opportunities for CPD


The hours are 13 hours per week overWednesday, Thursday and Friday.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office 01206 392223 to arrange an appointment.

Highfields Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its children and expects all staff to share this commitment. This appointment is subject to satisfactory references, medical clearance and enhanced DBS checks.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Contact Information

Hilary Cook
Colchester Road
Lawford, Manningtree
Essex, CO11 2BN
Telephone: 01206 392223
Email: lriddlestone@highfields.essex.sch.uk

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