We are excited to welcome an experienced and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant who shares our passion for inspiring young minds and creating opportunities for all children to thrive. If you are enthusiastic about shaping lives and contributing to a supportive, forward-thinking team, we'd love to hear from you., Overall Job Purpose: To work under the instruction/guidance of teaching/senior staff to undertake work/care/support programmes, to enable access to learning for children and to assist the teacher in the management of children and the classroom. Work may be carried out in the classroom, or outside the main teaching area. Support for Children:

• Provide support for a child(ren) with special education needs ensuring their safety and access to learning
activities one to one and small groups
• Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education Plans and Personal Care
programmes
• Provide personal care to pupils as required e.g. changing and toileting
• Establish constructive relationships with children and interact with them according to individual needs
• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all children
• Encourage children to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher
• Observe children in child-initiated activities supporting the identification of next steps
• Set challenging and demanding expectations and promote self-esteem and Independence.
Support for Teachers:
• Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment
• Use strategies, in liaison with the teacher, to support children to achieve learning goals
• Assist with the planning of learning activities
• Monitor children's responses to learning activities and accurately record
• achievement/progress as directed
• Provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers on children's achievement, progress, problems etc.
• Promote good behaviour in children, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in
• line with established policy and encourage children to take responsibility for their own behaviour
• Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers.
Support for the Curriculum
• Undertake structured and agreed learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to
children's responses
• Prepare, maintain and use equipment/resources required to meet the lesson plans/relevant learning activity
and assist children in their use. Support for the School:
• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to safeguarding, first aid, health and safety,
security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
• Be aware of and support difference and ensure all children have equal access to opportunities to learn and
develop
• Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school
• Appreciate and support the role of other professionals
• Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required
• Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required
• Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including lunchtime as required
• Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required and take
responsibility for a group under the supervision of the teacher, Woodstock CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding of children is everyone's responsibility, and our approach is always child-centred, ensuring, we consider at all times, what is in the best interest of the child.
• Build and maintain a positive and safe learning environment for all pupils which complies with current legal
requirements for safeguarding and well-being of children
• Adhere to the statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and Working Together to
Safeguard Children
• Work within the schools safeguarding policies and procedures at all times
• Be prepared to identify children who may benefit from Early Help and liaise with colleagues to secure support
for children and families
• To ensure concerns regarding a child's welfare are referred to the Designated Safeguarding Lead within the
school, following school procedures
• Share information with relevant colleagues and external professionals in the best interests of the child
• Undertake appropriate safeguarding training at least annually and specific training as required
In accordance with the Health and Safety Act at Work take reasonable care for your health and safety and for that of your colleagues and children in your care.


• Understanding of relevant curriculum policies/codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation
• General understanding of National Curriculum/Foundation Stage Curriculum and other basic learning
programmes/strategies
• Basic understanding of child development and learning
• Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities
• Ability to relate well to children and adults
• Work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own
position within these., Good oral communication skills Experience of working with children Work constructively as part of a team Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities Willingness to learn about specific special needs and attend training Ability to promote positive behaviours Enjoyment in engaging in creative play with children, including getting 'messy' in the outdoors Commitment to safeguarding children Desirable Knowledge of Special Educational Needs Experience of caring/responsibility for children with SEN Experience of supporting pupils with communication need - knowledge of Makaton Understanding of relevant polices/codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation First aid training/qualification Personal Qualities Good interpersonal skills Fun and creative Well organised Flexible and adaptable Team player Self-motivated and Reliable Tolerant and Patient Good sense of humour

Woodstock CE Primary School is a vibrant and growing school in the heart of West Oxfordshire, recently expanded from a 1.5-entry to a 2-form entry. Surrounded by beautiful grounds and housed in modern, well-equipped buildings, we are proud of our strong links with the church and the local community. Guided by our vision, "Walking hand in hand, we love, learn and flourish together," we are committed to providing a lifelong journey of exploration and growth for our pupils. Our innovative and challenging curriculum empowers every child to "let their light shine" as courageous advocates and global citizens. Our values-love, hope, courage, honesty, respect, and perseverance-are at the heart of everything we do, ensuring a nurturing and inclusive environment where all can flourish. What We Offer
• A supportive and well-established team
• A thriving school community with a growth mindset
• Excellent professional development opportunities
• A chance to make a real impact on children's lives