Teaching Assistant

Key Stage 2 - Teaching Assistant x3 32.5 hours per week, Fixed Term - 31 August 27 LGAT 5 pro rata. Actual Salary: £19,701.53 Term time + Inset days (195 days per year)

Closing Date: 23 October 26

We are seeking to appoint a dedicated, enthusiastic, and flexible teaching assistant to support SEND pupils with difficulties in all four broad areas of the SEND Code of Practice; Cognition & Learning Difficulties, Communication & Interaction Difficulties, Social Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties and Sensory/Physical Difficulties. The role will involve working with the pupils to meet their targets within the classroom environment, in small groups and individually, delivering a range of approaches and interventions to support the specific needs of the pupils. The role may also involve working within different classrooms to meet the needs of the school requires.

We are looking for a TA who:

Has experience of working with pupils with SEND Has knowledge and experience of supporting pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder and speech & language difficulties. It is essential for the candidate to use very clear spoken English Has knowledge of using speech & language programmes and assessment tools for example; WellComm would be desirable Has the experience to organise and deliver personalised intervention sessions Ideally has experience in creating communication resources for example; social stories, visual classroom aids, Widget symbols Has experience in de-escalation strategies and behaviour management Can confidently support children with challenging behaviours Has excellent literacy, numeracy, and communication skills at GCSE Grade 4 level or equivalent. Has competent IT skills Understands how children learn to support progress Works effectively as part of a team, including communicating with outside agencies Has knowledge of working in EYFS, KS1 and KS2, or be willing to undertake relevant training

Visits to our academy are warmly welcomed. To discuss the role and find out more about our school please contact us by telephoning the school on 01472 691797 or emailing enquiries@reynoldsacademy.co.uk Lincolnshire Gateway Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In line with our safer recruitment practices and statutory guidance on Keeping Children Safe in Education, all applicants must be willing to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Additional pre-employment checks will also be carried out including online/social media check, satisfactory references and any other appropriate checks necessary in order to assess the suitability to work with children