WE WOULD WELCOME APPLICATIONS FROM PEOPLE WHO HAVE EXPERIENCE IN THE FOLLOWING, ALTHOUGH TRAINING WOULD BE AVAILABLE FOR THE RIGHT CANDIDATES:

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• Cognition & Learning

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• Language & Social Interaction

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• Autistic Spectrum Disorder

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• Social Communication Difficulties

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• Sensory Processing
  
  This position is attached to the child’s EHCP and will be for the duration of the child’s time at Lower Farm Academy.

SAFEGUARDING, SAFER RECRUITMENT AND DATA PROTECTION

At REAch2 we recognise that those who work in an academy are in a unique position in their care of children. The responsibility for all staff to safeguard pupils and promote their welfare, as stated in Section 175 of the Education Act (2002) is one that is central to our ethos, our policies and our actions. All children are deserving of the highest levels of care and safeguarding, regardless of their individual characteristics or circumstances, and we are committed to applying our policies to ensure effective levels of safeguarding and care are afforded to all our pupils.
We will seek to recruit the best applicant for the job based on the abilities, qualifications, experience as measured against the job description and person specification. The recruitment and selection of staff will be conducted in a professional, timely and responsive manner and in compliance with current employment legislation, and relevant safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be requested for all successful candidates, including a Children’s Barred List check if the role meets the criteria for regulated activity.
All information is stored securely, and any information supplied by unsuccessful candidates will be destroyed through a confidential waste system six months after the decision has been communicated, in accordance with our information and records retention policy.
The Trust ensures all applicant data is stored and processed appropriately. For further details on how your information will be managed during the recruitment process please refer to our Privacy Notice for Job Applications.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed applicant who has experience of working with children with specific needs to join our team at Lower Farm Academy.
This role is attached to EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plan) Funding and the contract is fixed-term for the duration of the funding.

You will provide one-to-one support within the classroom, for a key stage one pupil with special educational needs. In your role you will:

• With the support of the class teacher and SENDco, assist with planning and delivering learning activities that are accessible and engaging.
• Help to create a positive and inclusive learning environment including sensory activities
• Help to develop and implement individual learning plans in collaboration with teachers, parents, and other support staff
• Monitor and record student progress and communicate regularly with teachers, parents, and other support staff
• Attend relevant training and professional development opportunities to enhance your knowledge and skills