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Job Title: SEN 121 Teaching Assistant / Midday Assistant
Contract: Fixed Term ends 31st August 2021
Hours per week: 22.5 hours per week (38 weeks - Term time only)
Scale: 4
Point: 6-7 (£10,707.53-£10921.45)
Start Date: 1st September 2020
Bardfield Academy are seeking a highly motivated SEN Teaching Assistant/Midday Assistant to provide support to a child 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. Be part of a team around a child with specific high needs with challenging behaviour who needs very specific support with making more pro-social interactions with peers so that they are able to achieve more successful interpersonal interactions in and outside school
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.
● Understanding of Trauma Perceptive Practice and how adverse experiences can impact on child development.
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.
In addition, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification including an online application form, please contact SEAT Trust HR via email on hr@seacademytrust.co.uk
Closing date: Thursday 9th July 2020 at Midnight
Interview date: Friday 17th July 2020
Bardfield Academy is a very supportive school and highly promotes the personal development of all staff.
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.