About this role
We have vacancies within our support team for SEN Teaching Assistants, the position is to support children with specialist additional needs, although there may be occasions when the TA would support guided group work as a general TA.
We are looking to appoint exceptional candidates at Totnes St John C of E Primary School who:
Will be enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated working alongside the class teacher to support children 1:1 across all areas of the curriculumThe post holders will be responsible for ensuring a child has full access to the national curriculum and has to operate in a number of ways to ensure the child progresses.Will be required to work under the direction of the class teacher and liaise with other professionals both within and outside the schoolResponsible for working with an individual pupil and with small groupsWill be expected to show a high degree of initiative and be able to react to given solutions with integrity and compassionHave experience of working with children. Ideally, within a school environmentCan inspire and motivate children and enable them to be the best that they can beHas the ability to encourage every child to learn and achieve and has enthusiasm, skill and desire to make a differenceHas a passion to ensure high expectations for all ensuring that they make outstanding progressCan plan, prepare and promote constructive play during the lunchtime period
We welcome applications from highly motivated individuals who will work effectively as part of our excellent team and contribute to wider school life, building positive relationships with all members of our community. We are looking for applicants who are dedicated to making a difference to children’s lives and to ensure every child has the opportunities they deserve