Teaching Assistant

Are you looking for a role supporting SEND?

Teaching Personnel are representing a school in Chesterfield, who are looking for a Teaching Assistant to support SEND across an Infant school. As part of this role, you will be expected to work on a 121 basis and with small groups, delivering specialist interventions (such as ELSA). 

The school is based in S41, within a small village. The are part of a small Trust of Schools, proud to keep their individuality and family feel. The school are very happy, creative, forward thinking and innovative, enabling us to offer the very best start to the education of your children. 

Daily Rate: GBP66.30 upwards 

September start 

Full-Time 

Expectations; 

• To a have a good knowledge base of SEN children generally. 
• To have knowledge surrounding the SEN code of practise.
• To have a good understanding of the importance around PSHE and life skills for a lot of children with SEN. 
• To have good experience of working with SEN children. 
• To build positive relationships with children and colleagues. 
  To support and scaffold children’s development with additional needs.
• To effectively track attainment and take part in the planning of next steps for progress. 
• To use observational skills as a method of assessment. Makes good use of assessment to adapt strategies
• To prepare learning materials for the child’s activities alongside the teacher.
• To be able to work with an individual child specifically or with a group to deliver learning and interventions. 
• To work with closely with other members of staff including the SENDCO to share valuable and relevant information to others. 
• To use suitable strategies to aid learning and positive behaviour.
• To demonstrate a positive role model.
• To adhere to the policies and procedures of the school.
• To be willing to take on any CPD that is deemed necessary in fulfilling the needs of the children
• To be willing to read purposeful documentation relating to the child to pursue their development. 
• To be able to communicate with external professionals to share information about a child. 
• To be aware and willing to fulfil personal care duties where necessary. 

The successful candidate will have the following qualities;

• Approachable
• Patient and calm personality
• Someone who enjoys a challenge 
• Someone who is sympathetic to parents and embraces the partnership shared between them.
• Fair by nature 
• Reliable
• A person that strives for equality and inclusion! 
• Be able to build strong relationships with children.
• Have clear communication skills with children and adults.

Additional qualifications/training; 

• Autism awareness         
• Behaviour support 
• ADHD                               
• Learning difficulties 
• Elsa                                 
• Beat Dyslexia 
• Coping strategies           
• Life skills                           
• Team teach 

Teaching Personnel can offer you in return; 

• A specialist consultant supporting you at every stage
• The opportunity to apply for a permanent role 
• Competitive daily rate of pay 
• Access to your own online portal 
• Unrivalled CPD through our CPD Academy 
• GBP50 refer a friend scheme (terms and conditions apply) 

To be considered for this role, please click to apply and forward your full CV and covering letter. 

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see teachingpersonnel.com/faqs for details.

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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