SEND Teaching Assistant

Required: 2nd Sept 2024 (for as long as EHCP child attends Kirkbampton School)

PCD5  £23, 893 pro rata
Term time only 38 +1 week inset

Hours:  32.5 hours a week. Monday-Friday 8.30am to 3.30pm
Proposed interview date: Thursday 13th June AM 

The post is for one  full  time person or we would consider two part time people as long as the hours are covered as shown above.

Kirkbampton CE School are seeking to appoint a skilled, enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our lovely school.  The role will be to support a child with ASD who will start Reception in September 2024.  The child will require full time support within the classroom, dining hall and during break times outside.

The successful applicant will need to demonstrate :-

•    Has a relevant NVQ2 qualification or higher
•    Has recent relevant experience of working with children with ASD
•    Has experience of/willing to learn basic Makaton
•    Is calm, patient and nurturing
•    Is resilient, committed and flexible and able to think on their feet
•    Builds excellent relationships with children, staff and parents
•    Supports the Christian ethos of the school
•    Is sensitive to the needs of the child when supporting eating and delivering intimate care
•    Is energetic and able to keep up with a busy four year old
•    Works well with a team of staff-initially in EYFS but in other classes as the child moves through the school.

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Cumbria County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

Cumbria County Council has a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available to all applicants upon request.

Essential Qualifications
•  NVQ 2  or above qualification (or equivalent)

Desirable Qualifications
•    Paediatric First Aid
•    Makaton

Essential Experience
•  Experience of working with SEN children within a classroom environment.

Desirable Experience
•    Experience of working with children with ASD
•    Experience of working with non-verbal children
•    Experience of working in EYFS

For an informal discussion please contact Mrs A Armstrong

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community

 The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Cumbria County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

Application forms available from our school website
https://www.kirkbampton.cumbria.sch.uk/vacancies/
Applications should be emailed to head@kirkbampton.cumbria.sch.uk 
or posted to the school.