1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant

Newton Primary School is currently looking for a 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join our team to help support a child with suspected Autism Spectrum Disorder. She has associated social communication and interaction difficulties and rigid behaviours. She also has sensory problems in relation to loud noise and tactile situation. She needs support with attention, focus, self-regulation and developing interactions.

You will need:

Effective communication skills with children, staff and parents. Knowledge and experience of supporting a child with Autism. The ability to Support with SEND Planning and EHCP targets - using advice from colleagues/outside agencies.

Your main responsibilities:

Working with the individual child under the direction of the teaching staff. Establish positive relationships with the pupil supported. Implement planned learning objectives/teaching programmes as agreed with the class teacher, adjusting activities according to the pupil’s response and her interests, to enhance her learning. Support the pupil with activities, including communication, interaction and motor skills. Promote the inclusion and acceptance of the child with special needs within the classroom. Participate in planning and evaluation of learning activities including those highlighted in the child’s Educational and Health Care Plan, with the teacher, providing feedback to the teacher on pupil progress and behaviour. Monitor and record pupil activities as appropriate, writing records and reports as required. Attend review meetings as necessary to provide feedback on the pupil supported.

Opportunities for training and development will be made available to support you in progressing your skills and expertise.

Salary: Grade 4 Contract: To operate whilst the child is at Newton Primary School (Reception in September).

Working Pattern: Term Time, 8:45am-12:15pm and Monday to Friday 1-2:30pm. During the transition of her starting school there may need to be some flexibility around working patterns.

Hours: 25 hours per week. 38 weeks per year.

Look Rounds: Thursday 4 July 4pm, Friday 5 July 11am.

Closing Date: Monday 8 July 9.15am.

Interviews: Friday 12 July.

All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Prevent Duty.

For more information please contact - admin@newtonprimary.cheshire.sch.uk

How to apply

Thank you for your interest in our job vacancy. Please complete the application as fully as possible and explain any gaps in your employment history and e mail it to: admin@newtonprimary.cheshire.sch.uk.

We would like to understand more about how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the job description and person specification for the role.