Job Description

Great Doddington Primary School

Contract:

38 weeks per year, 32.5 hours per week.

Working hours 8:30 - 3:30 with unpaid 30min lunch

2 terms (with the potential to be extended)

Pay:

Grade C, Point 2 - 12.65 per hour

Great Doddington Primary School are looking to appoint a positive, nurturing and committed Targeted Support Assistant to work with children who require additional support in order to access learning. Experience of supporting children with SEND is essential for this role.

You will work under the direction of the class teacher and the SENCo to provide individual or small group support so that pupils can make good progress socially, emotionally and academically.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

Work on a 1:1 basis or in small groups to support children with additional needs Deliver interventions as directed (academic, social/communication or emotional regulation based) Support pupils in accessing the curriculum and adapting tasks as necessary Provide feedback to the teacher on progress, challenges and next steps Promote independence, resilience and confidence in pupils Support children with personal care needs where necessary Help to prepare resources to support learning Supervise and support pupils in class, around school and at transitional times (e.g. start/end of day, breaks as required)

General Teaching Assistant Responsibilities (expected):

Support the class teacher with classroom routines and organisation Encourage positive behaviour and follow school behaviour policy Help maintain a safe, tidy and engaging learning environment Contribute to written records/notes relating to pupil progress Work collaboratively as part of the wider school team

We are looking for someone who is:

Patient, calm and understanding Skilled in supporting children with differing needs, including SEND Highly reliable and able to use initiative Compassionate, positive and committed to inclusive practice

Safeguarding Statement

Great Doddington Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and safer recruitment practice and expects all its staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants and references will be requested for short-listed applicants prior to interview and will form part of the interview process. The successful applicant will also be expected to undertake a medical questionnaire.

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: 12.65 per hour

Expected hours: 32.5 per week

Benefits:

Company pension
Work Location: In person