SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant Finmere Church of England Primary School

Ref:Finmere/14/07075

Salary details:£15,029 - £15,754

Job term:Temporary

Appointment type:Term Time Only

Hours:25 hours per week

Closing Date:15 September 2014 (Closing time for all vacancies unless otherwise stated is 4:00pm)

Interview date:22 September 2014

An exciting opportunity to join our very 'Good' school (Ofsted October 2013) in the capacity of a SEN Teaching Assistant with Early Years and KS1 expertise.

Our small friendly village school is looking to appoint a reliable and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant. The work will be predominantly to support a child within a mixed reception, year 1 and year 2 class.

This post is for 25 hours per week until July 2015 in the first instance.

We are looking for people who:

• have a passion for working with children
• generate high levels of engagement and commitment to learning across the whole school
• have excellent communication skills
• are able to demonstrate initiative and are sensitive to the needs of children,enabling them to enjoy their learning and reach their potential
• are able to work flexibly and as part of a team, building relationships with pupils and staff
• are able to demonstrate initiative and be sensitive to the needs of children
• are respectful and supportive of a Church school ethos
• have experience in working alongside pupils with special needs.

In addition the post holder will be required to undertake occasional lunchtime supervision. For application forms and further details, please contact the school administrator, Mrs Catherine Chettle. Visits to the school are strongly encouraged.

Apply online at www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/jobsor contact the school office for further details.

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, candidates will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.

Oxfordshire Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Mere Road
Finmere
Buckingham
MK18 4AR

Contact telephone:01280848459

Email: office.3090@finmere.oxon.sch.uk