At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the educational and social development of students with Special Educational Needs.
- Company: Join a nurturing community focused on individual student success.
- Benefits: Enjoy a school fee discount, shopping discounts, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Flexible hours during term time with opportunities for professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: GCSEs in Maths and English, plus experience with SEND preferred.
The predicted salary is between 12000 - 15000 £ per year.
Join a community where relationships drive success.
A child's educational journey should be as unique as they are. We pride ourselves on our holistic approach whereby every child has the individual attention they need to thrive and succeed both in and out of the classroom. At Meoncross, every child is safe to say 'I can be the best possible ME'.
We are very proud to be a through school for children aged 2.5 - 16 years, meaning we can welcome children into our school at any point in their educational journey. This could be at a natural key stage transition point such as starting 'big school' in Reception, Juniors in Year 3, or Upper School in Year 7, or anything in between.
Academic achievement is high, but so is our focus on wellbeing, as we know that happy children are high achieving children. We nurture our pupils and develop the characteristics and qualities we know they will need to build bright futures.
The post holders will assist in the educational and social development of a Year 6 and a Year 7 pupil (on a 1:1 basis) with Special Educational Needs, under direction of the SENDCo and teaching staff. This will involve helping the Class Teacher in supporting the pupil on a one-to-one or small group basis, across a wide range of activities and supported learning tasks, including the preparation and maintenance of differentiated resources, in order to meet the requirements of the pupil's Educational Care Health Plan. These posts are funded by the Local Authority.
- Previous experience of working with young people, preferably in an educational setting
- Experience with children with SEND - ASC or SEMH
- Enthusiasm for and knowledge of supporting children with Special Educational Needs
- GCSEs in Maths and English, grade C or above
- Level 3 Qualification in Learning Support Courses or Childcare, as relevant to the role, is desirable
- Establishing and maintaining positive relationships with children that encourages and enables child development
- Experience of successfully delivering a specific programme of support to an individual or small group of children
- Basic computer literacy skills
- Flexible approach to working
Support teaching and learning for individuals and small groups. Deliver targeted support for pupils with SEND, including implementing IEPs, EHCPs and intervention programmes. Support learning across the curriculum, including the effective use of ICT. Promote positive behaviour, independence, wellbeing and inclusion. Provide pastoral support and contribute to safeguarding and child protection. Supervise pupils during breaktimes, lunchtimes and other non-classroom activities. Support the delivery of school events, educational visits and extracurricular activities. Carry out administrative duties and participate in meetings and professional development.
Meoncross School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.
