SEN Teaching Assistant at Catcliffe Primary School

We are looking to appoint a caring, patient and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our Special Enhanced Provision at Catcliffe Primary School.

Our SEP supports learners with a range of complex needs, including communication and interaction needs, autism, sensory needs and social, emotional and mental health needs. We are looking for someone who is passionate about inclusion and committed to helping every child feel safe, valued and able to succeed.

The successful candidate will work as part of a dedicated team to support learners within our provision and across school. The role will involve supporting children with learning, communication, emotional regulation, personal care and social interaction. You will help to create a nurturing, structured and engaging environment where learners can build confidence, independence and trust.

We are looking for someone who:

Has experience of working with children, ideally including children with SEND Is calm, consistent and nurturing Can build positive relationships with children, families and staff Is flexible, resilient and able to work as part of a team Understands the importance of routines, communication support and emotional regulation Is willing to support personal care where needed Believes that every child can make progress in their own time.

 In return, we can offer:

A warm and welcoming school community A supportive and experienced team A strong commitment to inclusion and professional development The opportunity to make a real difference to children and families Catcliffe Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. (SEPTA3,4,5)

Context

The descriptions below of our ‘why’, ‘how’ and ‘what’ define the work we are developing as a Trust. They are an aspiration, and we are always striving to achieve them.

We ensure our ‘why’, ‘how’ and ‘what’ hold us to account for the work we do.

Why do we exist? 

Our purpose is to ensure every LEARNER has choices about their future

• Our first job is to support and extend learning for pupils to provide them with the skills and knowledge to make those choices.
• Our second job is to make sure no child is ignored, no family is unsupported and no life is wasted, by providing intervention at the earliest opportunity.
• Our responsibility to education is to provide an environment where practitioners can collaborate, learn from each other, take risks and reflect

How will we act?

We will use our purpose as a driver for our culture, ensuring we are;

 Connected (sharing information openly, broadly and deliberately)

Helpful (embracing servant leadership and use initiative to solve the problem)

Organised (employing efficient strategies and trust colleagues to deliver)

Informed (asking coaching questions to understand what is happening)

Candid (disagreeing openly and compassionately)

Effective (only retaining our best elements and looking for continuous improvement)

Simple (avoiding complexity and increasing clarity)

What is our strategy?

We will use our culture to ensure the work of the Trust;

·         Focuses on creating capacity (time and resources) for schools

·        Ensures support is agile, providing intervention at the earliest opportunity

·        Supports schools to employ and invest in the best educators for children

·         Seeks continuous improvement and disruptive innovation  

This is a fantastic opportunity for the right person.

 Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate 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.