Dorset Council
SEN Teaching Assistant LEVEL 2 at Wareham St Mary CE Primary School
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SEN Teaching Assistant (Level 2)
We are seeking to appoint a SEN Teaching Assistant (level 2):
- To provide support for the teacher by preparing an effective learning environment
- Establishing good relations with the pupil
- Giving appropriate comfort and care as directed
- Linking this support through our Teaching and Learning and Relationships Policy expectations
- To assist the pupil to reach their full potential by maintaining a safe working environment
Where the successful candidate may work within a whole class, with small groups of children, or on a 1:1 basis.
Our Ideal Candidate
Our ideal candidate would have the ability to motivate and encourage children; be enthusiastic, responsible, and would enjoy working with children. They should have good interpersonal skills and a desire to support children with their learning; promote high standards of behavior and believe that all children can succeed. The post holder must have English and Maths GCSE grade C or above and an NVQ level 2 qualification for teaching assistants or equivalent. We would love to hear from you if you:
- Have experience of working in a school setting
- Are keen to work in a supportive, learning environment
- Work well in a team
- Are able to bring energy and enthusiasm to the role
- Have good communication skills
We Can Offer
- The opportunity to work alongside a dedicated and friendly team
- A welcoming school with enthusiastic children who are keen to learn
- An attractive and well-resourced school
- Excellent professional development opportunities
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For more information about the role or to arrange a visit to the school, please contact the school office on 01929 552517 or email: [email protected]
Closing Date: 15 October
Interview Date: TBC
In accordance with our safer recruitment practices, CVs from external candidates will not be accepted.
Coastal Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate that they meet the essential elements of the person specification and will be subject to pre-employment checks including a health check, and Enhanced DBS check, Child Barred List check, and satisfactory references. We will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.
Applicants are advised that it is an offense to apply for the role if they are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
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About Us
As children of God, we are nurturing, responsible, and courageous. Wareham St Mary CE Primary School is a small, Church of England school at the heart of the community on the edge of the Jurassic Coast. We are proud that our vision to be nurturing, responsible, and courageous encompasses how we treat one another, how we learn, and how we develop into citizens of the world. The school is part of Coastal Learning Partnership Multi Academy Trust; a vibrant, collaborative Trust of sixteen schools working together around shared goals, values, and aspirations. The school is part of Coastal Learning Partnership; a vibrant, collaborative Trust of twenty schools working together around shared goals, values, and aspirations. CLP is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants who meet the person specification will receive equal consideration for employment. We value the fact that our schools are very different, as are our colleagues within them. Our culture is one in which colleagues serve and inspire each other in the spirit of professional generosity; colleagues are empowered to be themselves and to be their best. At CLP, everyone is welcome and encouraged to achieve and be heard.
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