Job Introduction
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and positive SEN Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and inclusive school. The SEN Teaching Assistant post involves predominantly working closely with a child with special needs; training will be given in the type of support needed. Support will be 1:1 and within a group setting. We require team players, warm and friendly towards children, with a good sense of humour.
About the school
Hook Norton Church of England Primary School is a happy, busy, thriving school, set within the heart of the beautiful North Oxfordshire village of Hook Norton. The School’s vision and values – Love Your Neighbour: Live, Love, Care, Think, Learn Dare - is central to all that we do.
The school is rated ‘Good’ in every area. “Hook Norton Primary is a vibrant and welcoming community. Happy pupils look forward to seeing their friends and learning new things each day. Relationships between pupils and adults are warm and respectful. Pupils feel safe and secure because dedicated adults work together as a team to care for them. Pupils are courteous and diligently follow the single school rule about consideration.”
“Leaders have a robust system in place to identify and meet the needs of pupils who require additional help. Teachers are also trained to adapt tasks to meet the wide range of needs for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). As a result, pupils with SEND are supported well to develop their knowledge and skills across the curriculum and encouraged to learn alongside classmates.”
Ofsted March 2023.
We require an excellent and enthusiastic TA to join our staff team.
We can offer you:
- A happy and caring place to work.
- A strong and sociable staff team who work together for the benefit of all learners.
- A supportive leadership team and Governing Body.
- Lively, enthusiastic and vibrant children.
- A colourful and rich environment.
Application process
If you think you could be the right person for our school, we would love to meet you - visits to the school are strongly recommended. Please contact the school office by e-mail or telephone 01608 737379 directly to make an appointment to meet the Head Teacher. Application packs are available from the school office or via email at: sbm@hook-norton.oxon.sch.uk
We are an equal opportunity employer, aiming to have a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve. As a Disability Confident Employer we guarantee an interview to any applicant with a disability who meets the essential criteria for the job.
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.
