• SEND 1:1 Teaching Assistant 

About us:

Abbey View Primary Academy is a new, state of the art academy in the heart of the Pine Trees Development in High Wycombe. Abbey View opened in September 2019 and was built to serve the nursery and primary education needs of the new development. In September 2022, we opened our Year 6 class in September 2023 and will continue to grow year-on-year, to a two-form entry primary academy, offering places from Nursery to Year 6 and wraparound care provision.

Abbey View is a vibrant academy where children are enthusiastic and motivated to achieve. We want our children not just to achieve, but to exceed expectations and attain the very best results they can academically, creatively and personally. Our pupils take ownership of their learning, becoming highly aspirational and resilient learners.

Our motto is ‘Learning Today…Leading Tomorrow’ and this underpins everything we do.

There is no doubt that Abbey View is an exciting place to be for children, staff, parents and the local community.

About the role:

As a SEND 1:1 Teaching Assistant, you will be expected to provide one-to-one support to an individual pupil with an Educational Healthcare Plan (EHC) whom has specific needs. The post-holder will be fully informed about the needs they are supporting and what the targets set by external professionals are, and how to effectively support these needs. You will work under the direction of class teacher and the Head of Academy to support and deliver planned learning interventions.

Job Description:  SEND 1:1 Teaching Assistant role will include:

Main responsibilities:

• ·         Supporting an individual pupil with an EHC Plan
• ·         Using positive communication to ensure firm, consistent boundaries are set
• ·         Ensuring the pupils’ understanding of instructions and how to succeed in the task
• ·         Redirecting the pupils back to the task when their attention wanders 
• ·         Giving praise for perseverance 
• ·         Acknowledging every aspect of good behaviour

In addition, you will also be:

• ·         Supporting pupils in class
• ·         Supporting small groups or individuals out of class
•           The successful candidate must have strong interpersonal skills
  

The post-holder will be expected to carry out the following- please also refer to the attached Job Description:

• Safeguarding
• Teaching and learning
• Working collaboratively
• Behaviour and classroom management
• Health and welfare of children
• Break and Lunchtime Safeguarding duties

This Job Description describes in general terms the normal duties which the post holder will be expected to undertake. However, the job or duties described may vary or be amended from time to time without changing the level of responsibility associated with the post.

Person Specification 

Please refer to the attached document

 Further information:

For more information about our Academy please visit our website www.abbeyviewprimaryacademy.org.uk or to discuss the role further please contact our Principal, Ms M Mirza, via email: office@avpa.school or telephone: 01494 939830

Visits:

Visits to the Academy are warmly welcomed but need to be arranged in advance. Please email: office@avpa.school or call: 01494 939830 to arrange a visit.

Application process:

As part of the application process we invite applicants to complete the online mynewterm application form, referring to the job description and person specification detailed above.

In compliance with Safer Recruitment Guidelines, CV's cannot be accepted and you will need to complete an online mynewterm application form to be considered for this position.

• Closing date: 12pm - 1st July 2024
  
• Start date: September 2024

Shortlisting:

Candidates will be notified if they have been successful for interview during the week beginning 1st July 2024. Interviews may be offered prior to then, upon receipt of an exceptionally strong application.

Inspiring Futures Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Online searches will be completed prior to shortlisting and an enhanced DBS check will be sought from the successful candidate.