SEND Teaching Assistant

A successful candidate will be:

• Passionate about making learning and lunchtime experiences exciting and memorable
• Determined to ensure that all children have the opportunity to make good progress and will exceed national standards
• A reflective practitioner who is always open to new initiatives
• A team player who is highly motivated and enthusiastic
• Prepared to take an active part in the wider life of the school, willing to add something extra to the school community by sharing their talents
• Able to demonstrate knowledge of our academy in their application and indicate how they believe they could contribute to developing our community and the opportunities for our children
• Empathetic and able to support and promote our Christian ethos and values
• Shows enthusiasm, is proactive, self-motivated and able to use initiative
• Commits to team work and has excellent interpersonal skills
• Is organised, efficient, professional and adaptable
• Is caring, understanding and patient with a good sense of humour
• Someone who lives life with a smile!

SEN Specific Experience (Desirable):

• Has experience of caring for children with physical needs who require physio support and intimate care
• Understands child development and attachment theory in relation to challenging behaviour
• Establishes positive, supportive and clear relationships with children, parents and staff
• Has a commitment to inclusion in a mainstream setting
• Training in working with children with ASD, ADHD, PDA, SLCN or developmental delay.