Specialist Teaching and Learning Assistant

The Governors are seeking to appoint a flexible, hardworking, friendly and caring SEN Teaching and Learning Assistant to join our committed and supportive team.

Chapel en le Frith C of E VC Primary School is a large primary school with a nursery and enhanced resource status, providing a high quality inclusive provision for children with a range of special educational needs.

Due to increasing numbers, we are looking to increase our staffing levels in order to provide high quality support for children with special educational needs. The successful candidate will work under the guidance of the SENCO and Class teacher and will support pupils with all aspects of their EHCP's which could also include intimate care duties and attending relevant training.

Recent experience of working in a nursery or school environment alongside pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) is essential.

Experience of supporting pupils with alternative and augmentative communication is desirable.

Full and relevant level 2 qualification is essential and level 3 desirable.

We are a friendly school with flexible staff and great children with a highly committed, supportive and effective Governing Body.

This is a fixed term post until the end of August 2025 with the possibility of being extended or becoming permanent.

If you would like to discuss this post, please contact Mrs Sue Oliver Deputy Headteacher and SENCO on 01298 812000

Please note: CV's will not be accepted

Provisional Interview Date: 8 November 2024

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.