Teaching Assistant- SEND

David Ross Education Trust ,
Market Harborough, Leicestershire
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" Bringhurst Primary Academy is now recruiting for a Teaching Assistant This role could be the ideal next step in your career. About our Academy Bringhurst Primary School is a happy, friendly school bordering Great Easton in rural Leicestershire. We have places for up to 182 pupils aged 4 to 11 years. We have seven age appropriate classes which are successfully managed by our very experienced teachers, and all of our classes are supported by an excellent team of Learning Support Assistants. Rated by Ofsted as Good here at Bringhurst we pride ourselves on our educational performance and our positive, nurturing environment where we encourage every child to build confidence and achieve their best. About the role To work with individual children having special or particular needs, in accordance with the child's statement as directed by the teacher. 15 hours per week, fixed term position- 1 year Salary & Benefits NJC 3 Access to Local Government Pension Scheme An excellent provision for your professional development and Leadership Development programme Who we are looking for Empathy for children with special needs Patience, understanding, caring, sense of humour Experience of working with children/young people Recent experience of working in a school. A standard of written and spoken English that supports pupils' learning. Experience of relevant age group. Experience of working with children with special needs. Responsible for behaviour management to children requiring additional support TA specific qualification equivalent to NVQ Level 2 or 3. A commitment to promoting equal opportunities and meeting individual needs. Awareness of confidentiality. Ability to work as part of a team. Able to manage time effectively. Ability to be flexible to the needs of the children. Effective communication, interpersonal and organisational skills. Ability to use ICT/the internet and email to support pupils' learning About The David Ross Education Trust The David Ross Education Trust (DRET) has grown to a network of 34 academies, incorporating primary, secondary and grammar, and special schools. We employ over 2000 people with the primary focus of raising the standards of education for 13,000 young people. Whatever your role, you should know you are contributing to achieving our vision of inspiring the next generation of young people to be the best they can in whatever they choose. Our aim is to be the country's leading academy chain, committed to delivering the highest educational standards alongside an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment, including events such as the DRET Spring, Summer and Winter Cups, Music Cup, volunteering trips abroad, and regular trips/visits throughout the year. We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them. While each academy is unique, we share common goals, aspirations, values and methods that enable us to work collaboratively and collectively to achieve our mission. We operate regional hubs, whereby academies work with other schools who are part of the Trust so we can share skills and knowledge, allowing them to benefit and learn from each other. We offer high quality programmes for CPD and Leadership Development to support our practitioners to deliver high quality teaching and learning across our academies. Apply now To complete our application form, please click on 'apply for job'. Please note that we cannot accept CVs without a completed form. Bringhurst Primary Academy is committed to equality, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants. " Education: Not Specified Employment Type: Fixed Term

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