This Higher Level Needs Assistant post is at St James' CofE Primary School, providing one-to-one support for a Year 1 pupil with SEND alongside the class teacher. The work centres on the child's learning, communication, emotional wellbeing and independence, delivered through personalised, play-based and outdoor activities. The post is temporary and term-time only for 30 hours a week, with funding tied to the pupil's EHCP. A satisfactory DBS criminal records check is required before appointment is confirmed.
What the job involves
- Provide one-to-one support for a Year 1 pupil with SEND
- Work closely with the class teacher
- Support the child's learning
- Support the child's communication
- Support the child's emotional wellbeing
- Support the child's independence
- Plan and deliver personalised, play-based activities
- Support outdoor exploration and learning
Experience
- Experience supporting children with SEND
Skills & knowledge
- Calm, nurturing and patient manner
- Ability to build trusting relationships with a child
- Ability to create engaging activities tailored to a child's interests and needsli>
- Enjoys outdoor learning
Checks & eligibility
- Satisfactory DBS criminal records check before appointment is confirmed
Other
- Works well as part of a team
Nice to have
- Experience with EHCPs
- Experience with sensory regulation
- Experience with nature-based learning
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
