Teaching Assistant SEN Level 1 / 2

Job details

The governors and leadership team are seeking to appoint a highly enthusiastic and experienced Teaching Assistant to support a child with special educational needs.

Main responsibilities:

• To work under the direction and usually in the presence of the class teacher, and in accordance with the teaching objectives for the pupil specified in the pupil’s IEP.
• To assist at the appropriate level and be involved in all areas of the curriculum including preparation and modification of materials.
• To ensure the pupil is safely able to use equipment and materials provided and be aware of the range of resources available.
• To promote pupil independence in learning, reinforcing the child’s self-esteem through praise and encouragement.
• To assist with the promotion of independence activities and mobility skills.
• To assist with the personal hygiene routine and with the administration of medication under the direction of the Headteacher where written medical guidance has been given.
• Training in manual handling would be an advantage. Certificate in Learning Support (or an equivalent qualification) would be an advantage.
•  Willingness to undertake further training, as appropriate.

All vacancies that involve working with vulnerable adults and/or children will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check at Enhanced Level.

For more information contact

For application packs please contact the Headteacher, Mrs. M. Smith, at the school on admin@ivington.hereford.sch.uk

Hoople Ltd is working on behalf of our Client as a Recruitment Agency.