Teaching Assistant

We are seeking a caring, patient and committed person to join us at Ferndale Primary School. The successful candidate will work alongside the class teacher and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator to support a child with cognition, learning, communication and interaction needs. An Education Health Care Plan (EHCP) is in place. Support is required both in the classroom and at break/lunch times. This position is 30.42 hours a week, Monday - Thursday 8.25am - 3.30pm (30 minutes lunch), Friday 8.20am - 1.00pm (30 minutes lunch). Good communication skills and the ability to use positive behaviour management strategies are essential. An understanding of intensive interaction (engaging with the child while playing and modelling how to play and interact with peers) is desirable but not essential. You will need to be able to plan, deliver and monitor learning to meet the needs of the child’s EHCP as well as adapting materials to support the child’s learning and development. You will also need the following attributes: A variety of communication skills to respond to the needs of the child An ability to build positive working relationships with parents and carers Empathy and understanding of a child’s individual learning abilities Patience and a good sense of humour Willingness to liaise and work with outside agencies such as Speech and Language therapists. If you have any questions and would like to discuss the role please contact us via the details below. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. We are part of the Blue Kite Academy Trust, a growing family of primary schools based in Swindon and Wiltshire, who offer excellent CPD and career opportunities, a competitive salary with scope for progression, a commitment to nationally agreed pay and terms, an excellent pension scheme and free staff health and well-being support.