SEND Teaching Assistant
About This Role
Membury is a small school at the heart of our village community in rural East Devon where we create close, supportive relationships. We know all children and families individually and have high expectations of behaviour and attainment. Our unique setting with one class for all children from Reception to Y6 allows us to tailor the learning to meet the needs of each child.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated and highly motivated individual to support a pupil with complex needs.
The successful candidate will be required to:
- Establish constructive relationships with the pupil and encourage interaction with others
- To promote inclusion through the development of social skills, language and emotional well-being.
- Liaise with other professionals both within and outside the school
- You will be expected to show a high degree of initiative and be able to react to given situations with integrity and compassion
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications or appoint a suitable candidate before the published closing date. Early application is encouraged.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this post. Our Child Protection policy can be found on the school's website. All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search.
First Federation Trust require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.
All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search. Applications supported by recruitment agencies will not be considered.