1:1 TEACHING ASSISTANT TO SUPPORT CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS

Fixed term contract: 2 terms, with a possibility of extending depending on funding. Full-time (Mon-Fri, 8.30-3.30) 31.25 hours per week; however part-time would be considered. MKC Grade B £24,790 FTE (38 weeks per year). REQUIRED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

We are looking to appoint a dedicated teaching assistant to support children with special educational needs. They will be flexible, enthusiastic and positive, as well as being conscientious and a good communicator. Experience of one-to-one working with children with SEND is desired as the role will involve supporting children with high needs as well as small groups of children as directed. Applicants must have experience of working in the primary sector and will require the minimum of GCSE grade C in English and Maths. 

We are looking for someone with:

•          High aspirations and determination to help all our children achieve
•          A high level of communication skill with children and adults
•          A genuine commitment to care for and better the lives of children - every day is different
•          The ability to be adaptable and flexible and make changes at short notice
•          A sense of humour and commitment to teamwork
•          The commitment to uphold our caring vision and SMART values

Successful applicants will be sensitive and a cheerful team player with a commitment to working with children from a vast array of backgrounds and ability levels. There are excellent opportunities for the successful candidate to develop their skills in a caring and supportive school. 

Applications via MyNewTerm. 

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged, and we would love to show you around and tell you more about our wonderful school. To arrange a tour, please contact our Office Manager Sian Rees on sbm@giffardpark.milton-keynes.sch.uk or 01908 617868

Closing date: Thursday 9^th January 2025, 12.00pm | Interview date: Wednesday 15^th January 2025

_{Giffard Park Primary School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for regulated activity (if the candidate has lived in the UK) and/or criminal/police checks for all other countries inhabited (irrespective of whether they worked in those countries). Giffard Park Primary is an equal opportunities employer. Milton Keynes Council is committed to making sure that everyone living in Milton Keynes is safe and protected and that our specific statutory responsibilities to safeguard children and vulnerable adults are effectively met.}