1:1 Learning Support Assistant

Job Type:
Contract
Job Sector:
Education
Region:
South West
Location:
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Salary:
£13,900 to £13,900 per annum
Salary Description:
Up to UKP 13900 per year
Posted:
22/05/2024
Recruiter:
Dean Close School
Job Ref:
1009466

Dean Close Foundation are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, caring and energetic learning support teaching assistant with experience of supporting children with SEND to join our supportive and dynamic Pre-Prep team. This is a fixed term contract, with the suitable candidate starting September 2024 academic year.This role is an excellent opportunity for a teacher-trained individual or highly experienced teaching assistant to support an individual child with additional needs. You will have a flexible approach and work as part of the wider staff team to support children with a variety of challenges, always adapting your practice to ensure barriers to learning are removed and reduced. As a 1:1 Teaching assistant you will: Provide individualised support for a child with SEND within the classroom as directed by the class teacher, subject specialist teachers and SENCO. Support a child to engage in differentiated tasks as directed by the class teacher, subject specialist teachers, SENCO and specialist staff. Apply strategies and advice from teachers and SENCo to support a child in academic tasks requiring writing, reading and phonics. Collaborate with the class teacher and SENCO to align support strategies with individual outcomes on a daily, weekly, and termly basis. At playtimes, support the pupil and create opportunities for the child to make relationships with other pupils and staff, helping to guide conversations when needed. Monitor the child's progress. Provide verbal feedback to the team around the child and adapt support strategies accordingly. Ensure the child's safety and well-being at all times following the schools’ safeguarding and child protection policies.We would ideally be looking for the successful candidate to hold a minimum of an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in childcare or education and with a proven track record of effectively supporting children with SEND.Early applications are encouraged, and applicants may be invited to interview prior to the closing date. We are looking to invite successful applicants in for interview on Thursday 13th June 2024.We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is appointed before the closing date. We will request references for all shortlisted candidates prior to interview.For further details please see the attached job description or contact our recruitment team on 01242 258 000 or recruitment@deanclose.org.uk for with your query.Internal applicantsPlease contact the Recruitment Team requesting the internal candidate application form link before starting your application.

Contact Details:
Dean Close School
Tel: 000 000 0000
Contact: Adam Araujo
Email:

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