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Bardfield Academy are seeking a highly motivated SEN Teaching Assistant to provide support to children with EHC Plans. The successful candidate will be required to work 22.5 hours per week, need to be able to follow a 'One Plan' under the guidance of the Class Teacher and SENCO and preferably to have experience of working with children with disabilities or learning difficulties. The working hours will be Monday, Tuesday and Friday 08:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday working 08:45 a.m. - 14:15 p.m. This is a fixed term role ending on 31st August 2018.
We would like to hear from you if you:
● Have excellent communication skills.
● Have good literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE grade C or Level 2 and above).
● Have the ability to deal with challenging behaviour.
● Are seeking a rewarding role.
● Have a positive and enthusiastic attitude.
● Have creative and practical skills for activities and displays.
We can offer:
● Engaged and enthusiastic pupils who are 'proud to belong' to our school and enjoy learning in a stimulating environment.
● A forward thinking, proactive Trust that is dedicated to the success of its pupils and staff.
● A dynamic and collaborative team of leadership who are dedicated and committed to the success of pupils and staff alike.
● Leadership Academy - establishing professional pathways for all employees to reach their potential by targeted CPD and career development.
● Early close on Friday with occasional inset training.
Bardfield Academy is a very supportive school and highly promotes the personal development of all staff. Visits to our school are warmly welcomed and encouraged, please call 01268 553488 to arrange a visit.
Bardfield Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. We follow the safer recruitment practice and appointments are subject to satisfactory DBS certification and references. We are an equal opportunities employer and are part of the South Essex Academy Trust.