Teaching Assistant (1:1)

at  LeighAcademiesTrust

Are you calm with a friendly demeanour? Do you have experience working with children with Special Educational Needs? Are you seeking to learn new skills in a supportive and vibrant environment? This could be the perfect opportunity for you!
We are looking for a Teaching Assistant (1:1) to join us in September. The successful candidate will need to have relevant experience in working with primary-aged children, a proven high standard of both spoken and written English, the ability to communicate effectively with children and adults is essential, together with a friendly and approachable manner. The successful candidate will be able to work using their own initiative and demonstrate effective behaviour management skills. In return, you will join a supportive environment with plenty of development opportunities within the academy and across the wider Trust.
You will collaborate with teachers in delivering programmes of teaching and learning activities and wellbeing support for children identified as needing 1:1 support. You will have experience in working with children with a range of SEND needs including ASC and ADHD, as well as showing an understanding of sensory needs and de-escalation techniques. The successful candidate will be placed in Reception (Foundation Stage).
This role offers an actual salary of £16,954 per annum (£22,366 full time equivalent) based on 32.75 hours per week, Term time + 1 week of inset. The working hours for this role are 8:30am - 3:30pm Monday to Thursday and 8:15am - 3:30pm on Friday. Although this position is offered on a fixed-term basis for the remainder of the academic year, there will potentially be scope to make this a permanent position thereafter.
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Working at the Hundred of Hoo Primary Academy: Do you want to work in a school where staff say, “I feel like we all have a good connection within the workplace and we all work well together.” and “Connecting with people allows you to share ideas, support each other and makes the workplace happier.”
Do you think parents should be able to say, “The school has done everything well and has excelled our hopes and dreams.” and “I think as a school they give a great warmth to pupils and to parents and carers when on site and in all their communication. The school staff are very kind and helpful at all times. I feel the school as a whole is a nice place to be”.
Should the school you work at be recognised nationally as having an area of excellence for behaviour and inclusion?
If this sounds like the type of school you would aspire to work in then The Hundred of Hoo Academy could be the place for you.
The Hundred of Hoo Academy is an all-through school with a Primary phase on its exciting journey growing to two-form entry. With a brand-new eight-classroom extension and existing building which is only 8 years old, 1:1 devices for children from years one to six, exceptional curriculum delivered through the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the opportunity to grow in your career by being part of Leigh Academies Trust, our academy is the perfect place to ensure that children are ‘More than just educated’ and truly make a difference.

Please refer the Job description for details