Teaching Assistant with SEND

Required from September 2024 to 31st August 2025

 32.5 hours per week - term time 

This school wishes to appoint one temporary Full-Time Teaching Assistant from September 2024 to provide support for named pupils in line with school SEND needs. 

The postholder will need to be:

•    NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

•    able to support our whole school inclusive ethos

•    a key worker for individual children, providing for and supporting their needs

•    experience with working with children with additional needs linked to their EHCP’s 

•    experience with supporting children with communication and interaction needs

•    knowledge of Early Years or Key Stage 1 practices 

•    able to work with all stakeholders, enabling the child to reach their full potential

•    have strong behavioural management skills

•    an enthusiastic, committed and successful practitioner

•    able to work responsibly and collaboratively within a team

This school is committed to safeguarding and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be appointed on completion of relevant Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references. Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Further details and application packs are available, by telephone (01228 590794) or email to marion.bainbridge@bishopharveygoodwin.cumbria.sch.uk 

Please note: Previous applicants need not apply.

Applicants should complete The Bishop Harvey Goodwin School application form only which can be obtained by contacting the school as outlined above.

Completed application forms should be returned to Mrs Bainbridge at the school by 9am on Friday 12th July 2024.

Interviews will be held on the morning of Wednesday 17th July 2024.