Teaching Assistant Key Worker with SEN Experience - Term Time

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Pay: KR3 Start Date: Immediate This is a temporary positionwhilst funding is in place We are looking for an enthusiasticand inspirational experienced Teaching Assistant to join our school as a keyworker for a pupil with special educational needs. If youlike the challenge ofsupporting a child with their needs as well as being dedicated and passionateabout learning and teaching, then this could be the position for you. We areoffering a real opportunity to make a positive impact in our school. The role willinclude working withindividuals and small groups (both within and outside the classroom) to deliverinterventions. You will need to have a high levelof English and Mathematical skills and experience of improving outcomes forpupils both academically and emotionally.We are looking for someone who has avast amount of experience in working with children who have a high level ofneed(s), this may include experience in a specialist setting. You will need tobe adaptable and able to react quickly to any situation to supportchildren inremoving any barriers to their learning. We are looking for people who aredetermined to secure the absolute best for our pupils and will work hard toensure children achieve everything they are capable of. You will need to beable to work from Mondayto Friday during the school daily hours(8.45am-3:15pm), but the position may require being in school a bit before orslightly after to assist in sharing details with parents and carers. This is afull time post during term time. We are interested in appointingsomeonewho has experience in being a teaching assistant as a key worker.We are looking for someone whowill: Put children firstHave high expectations of allpupils and secure exceptional outcomes for allBe optimistic, energetic,resilient and creativeBe active in developingpositiverelationships with parents and carersEmbrace change and innovationpositively and with a good sense of humourHelp drive our school forward tooutstanding future successesWe can offer: An inspirational, dedicated andvibrant teamSupportive and caring parentsandgovernors that want the best for our childrenOpportunities for growth &career progressionWe understand that childrensometimes learn both in and outside the classroom, and always learn better whenthe curriculum is fun and engaging. We will expect you tobe involved increating this atmosphere. Joydens Wood Junior School iscommitted to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and youngpeople and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post will besubject to an Enhanced Disclosure from theDisclosure and Barring service.Appointments may be made where asuitable candidate is found prior to the closing date. Please complete the onlineapplication form. CVs will not be accepted. Closing Date: 01/11/2021 at 08:30Interviews: Wednesday 10thNovemberInformation about the schoolJoydens Wood Junior School islocated in a semi-rural setting on the outskirts of London. We are anindependent academy. We are a friendly and caring school with a team ofenthusiastic, committed and hardworking staff. We have 320+pupils on roll inYears 3 to 6, with a 3 form entry in each year group. We have classroom laptops, smartscreens in most classes. The large playing field and our generous outside spaceallows our children to thrive with our various sports teams being successfulinmany local competitions. Combined with Forest School, arts opportunities,performances and school residential trips, our school offers the chance forevery child to unlock their potential. We believe in a values basededucation which nourishes and enables childrento flourish, making a differenceto the world through who and how they are. Our pupils are happy, safe andwell-motivated, showing respect for themselves and others. They are proud ofthe high standards they reach and of how hard they work at school. We are partof the Dartford AreaSchools Consortium (DASCo) which supports collaboration between schools toenhance and improve outcomes for children in Dartford. It offers opportunitiesfor the school to benefit from joint projects, share experience and accessexcellenttraining for staff and governors. Our School and all its personnelare committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. Thispost is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure andBarring Service. KTJ1