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FARNHAM CE PRIMARY SCHOOL
1:2:1 AUSTISM SUPPORT WORKER REQUIRED
Working pattern: Monday to Friday, 8.30am-1.00pm, term time only.
Hours per week: 22.5 hours
Salary Band: 2, Pt.3
We are looking for a valuable new member to join our team who is genuinely motivated by the desire to make a positive difference to pupils' lives.
The successful candidate will provide general class support and support a child with ASD special educational needs on a one to one basis and/or in a small group. You will be working closely with the Class Teacher, SENCo and Outside agencies and professionals.
This post is on a fixed term contract linked to the child.
You will also provide support for the child during their lunchtime.
This is a public facing role and therefore the successful candidate must speak fluent English.
We require a committed, enthusiastic teaching assistant who:
- has experience of working with SEND ASD pupil in a school setting
- has good verbal and written communication skills
- is patient and resilient with a positive nature
- has high expectations of self and others
- is able to challenge and motivate all children to succeed
- is self-motivated, resilient and able to use their own initiate
- is an adaptable team player with a good sense of humour
- has a love of learning and is committed to their own development
- be able to work independently, use initiative to aid learning and have high consistent expectations of behaviour
- be patient, adaptable and energetic
- have a range of strategies for supporting the inclusion of a child with additional learning needs
- experience with working with children with special educational needs
- GCSE grade C or Level 2 equivalent in Maths and English is desirable
- willingness to attend to the child's personal and medical needs with appropriate training.
In return we offer:
- a committed team who genuinely want the best for our pupils
- excellent professional development opportunities
- strong, collaborative partnerships with other local schools
- an employee assistance programme
- appropriate training
For further details please contact Farnham School Office on 01279 771339 or at admin@farnham.essex.sch.uk. Visits are welcomed and encouraged.
The Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All candidates are subject to safer recruitment procedures and this post is subject to successful medical checks, references and an enhanced DBS check.
Information about the School
We are very proud of our two schools that make up the Federation. They are charming village schools situated in beautiful rural Essex, both with outstanding views of the countryside and both of which form the heart and soul of their respective villages.
Our Schools provide a caring, supportive environment for children to develop a love of learning and respect and understanding for others.
Each child is treated as an individual, with individual needs and abilities, and everyone is encouraged to try to achieve their best and to have high aspirations.
Our schools enable children to become self-confident and resourceful individuals, with a broad and varied skill set, in readiness for the next step of their schooling journey.
The schools share the same vision, values and ethos, which are nurtured in our small school environment.
Our lovely schools are led by our Head Teacher, Mrs Tracey Bratley, who is supported by her dedicated staff and Governing Body
For more information about the school, including our vision and values please visit our school website https://www.federationfarnhamrickling.co.uk/welcome/