Special Educational NeedsTeaching Assistant

Have you experience working as a Teaching Assistant or want to gain experience working within the education sector? Do you want to work in a primary special school supporting the social, emotional and intellectual development of the pupils? If so, an exciting opportunity has arisen in York.

The main purpose of your job would be to work under the direction of the class teacher to undertake work, care and support programmes, to enable access to learning for pupils and to assist the teacher in the management of pupils. Other roles and responsibilities would include:

• Assists the teacher and works as directed in preparation of the classroom and resources for planned work to take place with due care taken.
• Supports colleagues across the school staff as directed by the teacher, SENCO or Senior Management Team by application of any specific skills, experience and knowledge in relation to pupils and the curriculum, and to include routine administrative and clerical tasks.
• Have a flexible and proactive approach to ensure the needs of the children are being met with the support of the team.
• Effectively communicate with all our pupils in a range of ways. Proactively respond to the needs of the pupils and develop a range of strategies to support pupils with a range of communication skills.

The successful candidate will have:

• Minimum level 2 literacy and numeracy qualification
• Competent user of IT
• Good knowledge of normal child development and children's personal development needs
• Knowledge of strategies which promote good behaviour and discipline
• Experience of working with children in a supportive capacity
• Excellent verbal communication skills for communicating with pupils, teachers, parents and relevant others
• Strong time management and organisational skills

If you have an up-to-date CV, relevant experience and/or relevant qualifications then please send your CV Thank you.