Southmead Primary School
is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced teaching assistant to support a child in KS2. We are looking for a motivated team player who has experience of working with children with social/emotional needs. A positive, calm and encouraging attitude along with clear and consistent boundary setting is essential, as is kindness, patience and an ability to use your initiative. 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. In return, we can offer you a friendly, inclusive school with an exciting and motivating curriculum. We have the community at the heart of our education, where we work together to enjoy learning and provide pupils with the knowledge and skills to help them in the future. You will be working alongside an experienced and supportive team and there will be ongoing opportunities for training.

This post
is on a fixed term contract attached to the pupil’s SEND funding and the continued attendance of the pupil at Southmead Primary School and their need for support.
We are looking for someone with the following essential qualities:
– Experience of working with a child with social, emotional and mental health needs
– Experience of setting clear and consistent boundaries
– Evidence of building nurturing relationships
– An ability to work within a team
– GCSE Grade C or above, or equivalent, in English and Maths

The following qualities are desirable, but not essential:
– Experience of a using a range of strategies to manage behaviours that challenge
– Knowledge of the KS2 curriculum
– Experience delivering 1-1 and/or small group sessions in reading, writing and maths
– Experience of record keeping and target setting

Informal visits to the school are welcomed by arrangement. Please email adrescher@southmead.devon.sch.uk to arrange this.
If you would like to apply for this post further details and the application form are on the school website https://www.southmead.devon.sch.uk/staff-vacancies. Please send your completed application form via email to adrescher@southmead.devon.sch.uk or post to the school for the attention of the SENDCo.
Please apply by noon on the closing date.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This role requires a DBS disclosure.
This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.