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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.