SEN Teaching Assistant

Do you have experience working with and supporting children with SEN? Would you want to work on a full-time basis in a fantastic Infant school in Huntingdon?

We are looking to appoint for a full time EYFS & SEN support role, to start ASAP at a 3 form entry primary school in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire. The school has dedicated break out rooms, including an outdoor play area that encourages physical activities. The school are really looking for an energetic and enthusiastic candidate with a ‘can do’ approach.

Desirable Qualifications are as follows:

• Makaton Training
• Phonics Training (Read, Write inc)
• Sensory Training
• Paediatric First Aid

Ideal candidates will:

• Have worked previously with SEN pupils/individuals
• Have a patient and focused attitude towards the educational development of young children
• Support and contribute effectively towards the learning outcomes of each class taught by the Teacher
• Be willing to work full time during school hours (8:30 – 3:30)
• Have experience with Personal care

The school have insisted that all applicants must have previous experience working with SEN pupils, and this is because the school is a pupil focused environment that prides itself on the success and development of the children that attend. Therefore it is essential for the pupils to have someone with prior experience in order to achieve the best results possible.

In your role, you will be expected to actively contribute in class activities and provide 1:1 support when needed, as well as general support for both the pupils and the class teacher if they require it.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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