SEN Support Assistant 1-to-1 [United Kingdom]

 

• Springfield Junior School, Ipswich IP1 4DT
• £20,258 - £21,189 pro rata
• 30 hours per week, 38 Weeks per year *
• Permanent

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• Reference: 8834
• Required from September 2023

• 8.45am – 3.15pm

Roll: 346

Springfield Junior School is part of Children’s Endeavour Trust – a collaboration of 8 schools in the Ipswich and Stowmarket area.

We are seeking to appoint a new team member to join our staff team. The post of SEN Support Assistant involves working 1-to-1 with students to provide a bespoke package of provision and support to access learning.

You will be friendly, eager to make a difference in the lives of our young people and will encourage the students to make the most of each day.

With the guidance from the team, you will be able to support with:

• strategies for individuals to successfully learn at an appropriate level
• raising pupils’ self-esteem and confidence
• supporting pupils to find ways to regulate their behaviour and to begin to talk about their thoughts and feelings
• supervising during nurture activities and break/lunch times.

Previous experience of working with students is required although full training and induction will be provided. The essential qualities are; you will be able to stay calm and measured even in the most challenging of situations; will have the ability to respond quickly and professionally at all times; be resilience; have a positive outlook and enjoy a good rapport with students as well as have the desire to help them succeed and learn.

You will:

• have qualifications in English and mathematics at GSCE or equivalent
• have experience of working in a primary school or specialist setting
• be confident in positive behaviour management
• have a good understanding of how children learn and be flexible and able to adapt to the needs of the children
• be able to model excellent communication and liaise closely with teachers and other staff.

We will offer you:

• a happy, friendly, vibrant primary school with motivated and positive learners
• an inclusive and caring ethos with a supportive staff team
• a wide range of continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities.

To find out more

Visits to the school are welcomed. For further information or to arrange a visit please call the school office on: (01473) 741300 or email us on: www.springfieldjuniors.net

How to apply

An application pack can be downloaded below:

Job Description (.docx)

Application Form (.docx)

Please email your completed application forms to: admin@springfieldjuniors.net

Closing date: 1pm, 23 June 2023.

Interview date: w/c 26 June 2023.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. References will be sought prior to interview.

CVs are not accepted.

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