Grade: Grade 4 Pt 4 / Grade 5, depending on experience

Hours: 27.5 hours per week  - Monday to Friday,  8.45am to 3.15pm  (with 1  hour lunch break unpaid) .  Time only.  

We are looking for someone who: 

Ideally, has experience of/ is also willing to develop their knowledge through training, of working with children with SEMH needs 
Is aware of strategies to de-escalate behaviour and support children to re-engage with learning
Is sensitive to the social and emotional needs for the child
Can establish good relationships with children whilst setting firm boundaries
Is able to identify children's strengths and targets to help build their development
Is confident in working with students on a 1:1 basis, small group basis and assisting the class teachers where necessary
Is able to work alongside outside agencies (including attending meetings) to support the learning and development of the child
Has good interpersonal skills especially when dealing with children, colleagues and parents/carers whilst upholding the ethos of the school
Is supportive and keen to work as a part of a dedicated team and to be involved in school life
Will support and enhance the values of our school

What St Christopher’s can offer:
Enthusiastic children who want to learn
A strong, happy and motivated staff team
Broad range of CPD opportunities
Large grounds with provision for outdoor learning and forest school
A supportive and forward-thinking Governing Body
Part of a very successful Multi Academy Trust with strong links with other local schools

St Christopher’s CE Primary School and the Oxford Diocesan Schools Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post involves the type of work with children and young people that requires applicants to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post. All safer recruitment checks are considered confidentially and according to the nature of the role and information disclosed.