Job Introduction
We are looking for an enthusiastic One to One Teaching Assistant to provide targeted support for children with complex additional needs. You will be joining a dedicated and friendly team who have the children’s best interests at the heart of everything they do. Support and training will be provided but experience of working with high-level SEN is essential.
We require someone who is:
- an excellent communicator
- a good team player
- flexible and responds to needs as they arise
- passionate for working with children
- keen to extend their own learning
- willing to undertake training as required
- patient
The successful candidate will:
- Work within a team of committed TAs
- Support pupils in accessing their individualised curriculums
- Have a good understanding of literacy and numeracy skills (at least GCSE A-C or equivalent)
- Have a good understanding of how children develop and learn
- Be willing to undertake First Aid training
Specific aspects of the role:
- Supporting with the delivery of learning objectives as outlined in the EHCP and SEN Profiles, using resources to support this including ICT
- Supporting with daily routines - verbal promoting and reminding of what is now and next
- Supporting with social interactions with peers promoting inclusion and building positive relationships
- Supporting with personal care needs including toileting
We will:
- Be supportive and welcoming
- Provide training
Full induction and appropriate training will be given to the successful applicant.
A visit to the school would be most welcome, please contact the school office on 01865 372607 or email office.2357@north-kidlington.oxon.sch.uk
Application Procedure
Applications by email to office.2357@north-kidlington.oxon.sch.uk using the Oxfordshire County Council application form which can be found on our school website: application form.
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
