SEN Teaching Assistant - Gravel Hill Primary School - Part-time

Our approach is to allow all schools to retain and celebrate their uniqueness. While ensuring; great teaching and learning, strong leadership and management, effective local governance, curriculum expertise, visionary business and financial management.
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We are looking to recruit three SEN Teaching Assistants to support the educational outcomes of our pupils. We are looking for an experienced TA with a proven track record of supporting pupils, including pupils with a high level of need.
The ideal candidate will have:
+ Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work well as part of a team
+ Knowledge of a range of primary school interventions and provisions
+ The minimum of a Level 2 Diploma or equivalent, with proficient practical skills

Cygnus Academies Trust
Cygnus Academies Trust who are a group of friendly, like-minded schools, working together in the best interest of all our children. Driven by a desire to collaborate at every level, with an emphasis on staff development and opportunities for all. Cygnus Academies Trust schools really are a fantastic place to work and learn.

Teachers Pension Scheme Employee support services. Effective CPD opportunities Collaborative working with other schools Excellent ICT facilities Opportunities for flexible working
Safer Recruitment
Cygnus Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. In line with Safer Recruitment guidelines, CVs will not be accepted, and you are required to complete the application in full giving details of all employment, training and gaps in employment. Cygnus Academies Trust reserves the right to reject incomplete application forms and any consistencies or anomalies will be explored at, or prior to, interview. Any offer of employment is subject to pre-employment checks including a satisfactory 'Enhanced with Barred List Check' through the Disclosure and Barring Service. We will require two satisfactory references; one of which must be your line manager in your present or most recent employment. References will be requested prior to interview so please ensure that your referees are available to provide a reference.
Equal Opportunities, + References will be requested for shortlisted applicants prior to interview.
+ Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete and return a Self-Disclosure form prior to interview.
+ Online Searches will be carried out on shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any concerns will be discussed with candidates at interview.
+ Further vetting checks including an enhanced DBS, incorporating a check of the Children's Barred List, will be undertaken on provisional offer.
+ The Child Protection Policy can be found on the school website.
+ The Employment of Ex-Offenders Policy can be found on the Trust website