At a Glance
- Tasks: Support pupils with special educational needs and assist during mealtimes.
- Company: Willand School, a caring and inclusive community school.
- Benefits: Join a dedicated team, gain experience, and develop your skills in education.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for professional development and teamwork.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while growing your career in education.
- Qualifications: Good English and Maths qualifications; experience with children preferred.
The predicted salary is between 20700 - 25300 £ per year.
- SEN teaching assistant / Meal time assistant (4 roles available)
- What skills and experience we're looking for
Due to the awarding of multiple EHCP's late in the school year and some staffing changes we are looking for 4 SEN teaching assistants to help support our pupils, these roles will include some lunchtime supervision, hence the Mealtime assistant addition to the role.
These are fixed term positions based on the continued need, funding or attendance for a specific pupils.
Post 1: The position will start in year one and you will go up each year with the pupil until they leave this school.
Post 2: The position will start in year two and you will go up each year with the pupil until they leave this school.
Post 3 and 4: These positions will start in year five and you will go up each year with the pupil until they leave this school.
- An aptitude for working with children.
- Has exceptionally high expectations for every child.
- Believes inclusion is about removing barriers, not lowering expectations.
- An ability to motivate children through positive relationships, can make learning engaging, purposeful and fun
- Effective communication with children and colleagues.
- The capacity to work in a team and learn from others.
- Initiative, enthusiasm, and commitment, thinks creatively and adapts in the moment
- Commitment and willingness for further professional development.
- Willingness to join in as part of a team, be flexible in your thinking and have the best interests of children at the heart of everything you do.
- Resilience and patience.
- Previous Teaching assistant experience or experience working in EYFS settings
- Reflects on your practice and is always looking to improve.
- Assisting with the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans and Personal Care Programmes
- Is eager to learn new skills and embrace specialist training.
The above is in no way a comprehensive definition of the posts, or to be used as a contractual job description.
We will expect you to have good English and Maths qualifications.
What the school offers its staff
Willand School is a welcoming school with a strong ethos of care, respect, and purposeful learning.
It is pleasantly situated in the village of Willand in the Culm Valley with a population of over 3,500 residents.
Willand School is a Group 3 Community School with over 400 children on roll.
The school has two form entry.
We have a highly dedicated, professional team of staff.
There are twenty-three teachers, including the Headteacher, together with twenty-four Teaching Assistants.
The school has a Business Manager and two Administrative Officers.
The original building dates from 1948.
The school has been extended in recent years.
There are eleven classrooms in three extensions and three classrooms in the original building, all of which are interconnected.
We are therefore fortunate to have modern, spacious accommodation to provide a stimulating learning environment for the children.
The school has a very hard-working and supportive Parents, Teachers and Friends Association (PTFA) who organise a range of events during the year.
They have provided a number of items of equipment in school.
There is also a tradition of parental involvement, and many parents help in the school in a variety of ways.
Commitment to safeguarding
Willand School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All employees are expected to undergo Disclosure and Barring and employment checks.
Online checks may also be undertaken of shortlisted candidates.
A copy of the school’s Safeguarding and Child Protection policy can be found by following this link: Policies – Willand School
#J-18808-Ljbffr
SEN teaching assistant / Meal time assistant (4 roles available) in Cullompton employer: Allscreens Nationwide Ltd
Allscreens Nationwide is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive team culture where employees are valued and encouraged to thrive. With access to state-of-the-art training facilities and opportunities for career progression, our Automotive Glazing Technicians in Birmingham can expect not only competitive bonuses but also the chance to work with the latest technology in the industry. Join us and be part of a company that prioritises both employee well-being and customer satisfaction.
