2 Teaching Assistants with experience of working
with children with behavioural difficulties
To start as soon as possible
Temporary, for one year
30 hours per week,
Term time only
Grade 3 - £12,725 - £12,979
The Governors are seeking to appoint 2 Teaching Assistants with SEND experience to join our motivated and highly supportive team, for one year initially. Specific experience of working with SEMH difficulties would be highly advantageous.
The successful candidate will work closely with the SENCO and as part of a specialist team including teachers, support staff and a range of other professionals, supporting the learning and welfare of children who may have medical needs and display challenging behaviours. Resilience and a desire to support vulnerable pupils are essential for this post. The post may also involve general classroom support.
The role will initially involve supporting a child in and out of the classroom on a one to one basis with some small group support at times. The role will also include Lunchtime support.
The post holder will demonstrate essential professional characteristics, and in particular will:
- Have experience of using Team Teach or other positive handling techniques.
- Have experience of using Restorative Practice.
- Be able to demonstrate empathy with an appreciation of pupils’ needs.
- Work towards improving the quality of pupils’ learning.
- Engage and motivate pupils.
- Have proven experience of supporting children with behavioural and medical needs.
- Be committed to making a real difference to the lives of young people with special educational
needs and their families/carers.
Applicants should have a good general education with GCSE in Maths and English (or equivalent). Experience of working in this role is essential.
For further details and to apply, please visit Barnsley.engageats.co.uk. Please note that we do not accept paper applications.
Supporting Documents:
Teaching Assistant Job Description & Person Specification.doc
Exposure Profile.pdf
The closing date for applications is Friday 13th March 2020.
Burton Road Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records at an enhanced level. Burton Road Primary School is an equal opportunities employer.