SEN Teaching Assistant

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This role involves contact with children and the post holder will be engaging in a regulated activity relevant to children and will require an enhanced DBS with children barred list.

We are looking to recruit two highly motivated and child centred Teaching Assistants

Summary of the role:

Safeguarding

Promote Welfare: To promote the safety and well-being of all pupils, ensuring a secure and inclusive learning environment.

Maintain an attitude of "it could happen here" regarding child protection, identifying vulnerabilities, and responding promptly and appropriately to disclosures or concerns.

Report Concerns: To be vigilant to the signs of abuse and neglect, and to report any concerns immediately and confidentially to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) or a member of the Senior Leadership Team.

Compliance: To read, understand, and strictly adhere to all school safeguarding policies, child protection procedures, and the staff code of conduct.

Ensure that all safeguarding procedures, including online safety protocols and health and safety regulations, are actively implemented and modelled.

Maintain accurate, confidential records of concerns in line with the school's GDPR and data protection policies.

Training: To engage fully in all required safeguarding and child protection training to maintain up-to-date knowledge.

Duties:

To assist the Class Teacher or Subject Teacher in the teaching and learning of our students.

Develop a culture that is committed to high achievement and where the learning of students is our constant focus;

Hours of Work

The core hours for this role are 8.45 – 4.00, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 8.45 – 4.30 on Wednesday and Friday 8.45 – 3.30. On occasion you will be required to work additional hours to enable you to fulfil your role.

You will be required to participate in 6 Inset Days a year, Maybo training and other training as necessary during school holidays or at weekends during term time and other training during lunch breaks in term time.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £25,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (required)

Work Location: In person