Teaching Assistant SEN KS2

Ref: JohnHampden/14/06887

Hours:15 hours per week

Main Responsibilities

Experienced TA required to work with pupils with special educational needs in KS2 both 1:1 and in small groups and to assist over lunch.

Experience and knowledge of working with children with learning difficulties eg. Autism, within a multi-sensory setting would be an advantage.

To assist the class teacher in both learning support and administration.

Qualifications/ Qualities Needed

• Minimum NVQ III or equivalent childcare qualification
• Calm patient manner, quick learner and flexibility of approach.
• Used to working as part of a team and on own initiative.
• Well organised and efficient with sense of humour and sense of fun.

Hours of post (term time only 42.68 weeks)

11.50am - 3.10pm daily - 15 hours per week (includes 1 x unpaid break)

Salary

Salary is paid evenly over 12 months.

Benefits

• Staff will be supported in their training needs.
• 4.68 weeks paid holiday. Pension options are available.

John Hampden School is part of Oxfordshire County Council.

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

Closing date: Monday 28th July 2014.
Interview date:Friday 1st August 2014

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.

Tel: 01844 212291
Email: sf7771@john-hampden.oxon.sch.uk