Dorridge Primary School, a large three form entry, community Primary school, would like to appoint a Teaching and Learning Support Assistant to join their SEND team.

We are seeking a calm, compassionate and resilient 1:1 Teaching & Learning Support Assistant to work with a KS2 pupil with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting a pupil to access learning, regulate emotions, build confidence and develop positive relationships, working closely with the class teacher, SENCO and wider support team.  

Contract Type:          Fixed Term (this role is attached to a specific child and will end when the child leaves the school) 

Hours of Work:        10 hours per week, across Monday – Friday, 1:30pm – 3:30pm

Main duties and responsibilities (a full Job Description and Person Specification are available): 

• To supervise the activities of the child inside and outside the classroom
• To provide care, attend to the child’s personal needs and undertake activities necessary to meet the physical, emotional and educational requirements of individual child.  This will require knowledge of a range of strategies and a high level of skills developed through experience, with regular supervision from teaching staff as and when required
• To liaise with other professionals to support the needs of the child
• To work closely with teachers, as part of the Year Group team, to plan appropriately differentiated activities for the child.

 The ideal candidate will be able to: 

• Have enthusiasm for working with children and developing their individual skills and knowledge
•  Work effectively within our team of dedicated staff to deliver an exciting curriculum for the children 

In return Dorridge Primary can offer you: 

• An inclusive school full of engaged young learners
• A child-centred school that is receptive to creative thinking and innovation
• Supportive parents and carers
• High-quality opportunities for continuing professional development, as part of a Multi Academy Trust
• Friendly and supportive colleagues committed to continual improvement
• West Midlands Local Government Pension
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Dorridge Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexuality or religion. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Disclosure and, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, will be subject to a social media online search

 Further information about Arden Multi Academy Trust is available here:

https://www.ardenmat.org.uk/

 Further information about Dorridge Primary is available here:

https://www.dorridge.solihull.sch.uk/