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We are currently seeking an experienced Level 2 Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 care for children with additional needs, to join our highly effective team and share our values of aspiration, honesty and respect.

The successful applicant will join our staff working under the instruction and guidance of experienced teaching staff, to undertake educational activities and attend to the educational, personal and social needs of pupils in order to support their learning and development whilst ensuring their safety.

Key Duties

To attend to the educational, personal and social needs of pupils and any other requirements depending on the pupil's special needs and, wherever possible, make these part of the learning experience (this may include toileting, other hygiene needs, help with dressing and/or assisting with feeding if necessary)

Under agreed school procedures, to give first aid/medicine where necessary

To promote and support the inclusion of all pupils in the learning activities in which they are involved

Whilst there may be a specific requirement to support a named pupil or pupils with an Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP), support to other pupils may also be required, at the direction of the Headteacher

To assist with preparation for school visits and the supervision of pupils on such visits, in liaison with the Educational Visits Coordinator

Salary:Advantage Schools Support Scale 3-4 -£23,037-£23,414 FTE Actual Pro rata Salary £13,507-£13,728

Job Role: Part time, Permanent, 25 hours per week, 8am-1pm (including breakfast club) Monday - Friday, Term-Time plus INSET

Safeguarding

We believe in the safeguarding and welfare of children and expect all staff to share this view'.

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.

The Department for Education (DfE) has set out statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' for schools and colleges on safeguarding.

Safeguarding is defined in paragraph 4 as:

"Protecting children from maltreatment; preventing impairment of children's health or development; ensuring that children grow up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care; and taking action to enable all children to have the best outcomes."

The definition of 'children' includes everyone under the age of 18.

The Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate before the deadline date.