SEND Teaching Assistant

01485 533373

office@hunstanton.norfolk.sch.uk

https://www.hunstantonprimaryschool.co.uk/

Headteacher: Mrs J Sullivan

NOR: 174

Age Range: 4-11

• Salary: Scale D, £23,500 pro rata, £12.18 per hour
• Fixed term contract to initially, 31 August 2025 with the likelihood of this being extended
• 32.5 hrs per week
• Term time + 1 week
• To start as soon as possible

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and caring SEND Teaching Assistant. The role will involve 1:1 support to individual children with high needs across the school and may include some medical and personal care responsibilities. It will also include working in small group situations as well as supporting the teacher in whole class lessons.

We are looking for kind and patient individuals who are passionate about making a difference to pupils’ learning and supporting them in achieving their full potential. The role will involve providing help and support, but fostering independence wherever possible. We would like someone who will role model a love for learning and show enthusiasm for working with our pupils. The successful applicants should be able to work effectively as part of a team, under the direction of the class teacher and SENDCo, as well as be able to use their initiative where necessary.

We are looking for a person who:

• Has NVQ level 2 in childcare or an equivalent qualification
• Is reliable and trustworthy
• Has an exemplary attendance record
• Has a positive attitude
• Is caring and committed to the highest standards of support for our pupils

Hunstanton Primary is a warm and welcoming school, which was graded ‘Good’ by Ofsted at its recent inspection. We have friendly, hardworking and supportive staff, motivated and fun-loving children and supportive governors and parents. We work together to promote our school motto: ‘Succeed Enjoy, Aspire’. We offer a welcoming environment where well-being is of high importance. Professional development opportunities are available for all our staff. For further information about our school, please visit the website: https://www.hunstantonprimaryschool.co.uk or our Facebook page.

If you would like any further information about the post, please contact Mrs Sullivan, Headteacher via head@hunstanton.norfolk.sch.uk

How to apply

Further information about the role and a person spec is available in “Attachments”

To download an application form please click the orange “Apply for job” button.

Completed applications should be emailed to: office@hunstanton.norfolk.sch.uk or posted to the school.

Closing date:              7 November 2024

Interview date:           To be confirmed

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any applicant must expect to comply fully with enhanced DBS and reference vetting checks.

This post comes under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

All staff appointment are subject to satisfactory references and the appropriate checks.