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Part-Time 1:1 Support (Contract)
Dunmow St Mary's Primary School
4 mornings per week and one whole day
Pay Band Local Government Scale 3 points 4-5.
Required September 2020 - July 2021
We are seeking to appoint an experienced, motivated and committed teaching assistant to join the team at our creative, friendly primary school. The role will involve working alongside the SENCo team, class teaching team and outside agencies to support a child in KS1 with global developmental delay.
The successful applicant must have:
· Recent experience of working with children with SEN or a willingness to learn and develop skills.
· Experience of speech and language support is desirable but not essential.
· Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
· A commitment to achieving the best for every child; and be highly motivated.
· Good standard of education: Maths and English GCSE grades A-C or equivalent
· Flexibility and a good sense of humour
· The ability to follow direction but also be pro-active and use own initiative
They will be required to:
· Provide support in class; 1:1 with the pupil, in small group situations and as part of the reception teaching team. There will be a need for some intimate care for the pupil.
· Source, prepare and adapt resources
· Follow programs developed by health professionals, including Speech and Language, and attend reviews in school with professionals
· Develop the child's social skills and provide emotional support
You will be joining part of a nurturing and professional team, committed to staff development. Further details and application packs are available from the school office admin@dsmprimary.essex.sch.uk
Successful applicants must be available for a virtual interview on 28th August 2020.
The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants must be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
Information about the School
Based in Great Dunmow, Essex, Dunmow St Mary's Primary School is a 2FE Foundation primary school with extensive grounds, including our own woodland area and outdoor classroom. As a Church of England voluntary controlled school we have a strong commitment to Christian principles and values that recognise and celebrate the uniqueness of each individual. Every child from any background is welcome in our school and our school life is strengthened by our visits to the local church and by the contribution it makes to our school.
Judged "Good" in our recent Section 5 graded Ofsted inspection, our learning is based around our unique curriculum model designed in a series of cross curricular themes. By making connections between subjects we deepen and enhance our children's learning meaning our children are active, enthusiastic and happy learners. We are committed to our curriculum model and want to see it develop further.
We believe that good learning requires good teachers. Our teaching and support staff are a committed and talented team of people. Together in the classrooms and across the school they make Dunmow St Mary's the wonderful school it is.
Inclusiveness and caring are at the heart of our school. We have invested in supporting our children in the classroom and beyond with a dedicated family liaison officer and SENCO team who help everyone to engage and learn.