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Teaching Assistant (SEN) - Parkend Primary School

Nr. Lydney

School: Parkend Primary School (Primary)
Address: Yorkley Road, Parkend, Nr. Lydney, Gloucestershire
Title: Teaching Assistant (SEN) - Parkend Primary School
Grade: The pay will reflect previous experience and qualifications (Grade 3-5)
Allowances: (Not applicable)
Hours: Part Time (28.75 hours)
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Closing Date: 18/11/2024
Interview Date: TBA
Start Date: A.S.A.P.

The Forest of Dean Community Schools Federation (Parkend and Yorkley Primary Schools) are looking for at least one SEND Teaching Assistant to join their Federation team. This position has come about due to having two children with EHCP’s recently join each of our schools.
The contract(s) will be fixed term until August 2025, however is very likely to be extended. Hours are yet to be set due to the children only just receiving EHCP’s. Hours could potentially be full time (8.30 – 3.15 daily) and this job could be split between two people if required. Please come, enquire and tour both our schools.

We can offer:
• A warm and supportive federation with a friendly team of colleagues who are committed to the children and each other
• Two schools, who are outward looking, put the needs of children first and are within 5 minutes’ drive of each other.
• Friendly, polite and well-behaved children who are eager to learn.
• A leadership team committed to staff wellbeing
• An experienced SENDCo who is available across both sites for further support.
• CPD opportunities in house and beyond.
• An active and supportive governing board who work closely with the school to ensure the best outcomes for the children.

We seek applications from teaching assistants who:
• Have knowledge and experience of working with children in the primary phase.
• Demonstrate a commitment to supporting children with a range of needs.
• Have experience of working with children 1-1 previously.
• Passion for developing strategies that enable children to overcome barriers to learning in order to become successful learners.
• Are well organised and energetic.
• Are flexible, positive and enjoy working in busy school environments.
• Can work under pressure, have a good sense of humour, show resilience.
• Can build strong relationships with pupils, staff, parents and the wider community.
• Are professional, have high expectations and support the goals and learning of all our pupils.
• Understand and follow all safeguarding procedures.
• Have the ability to travel between both school sites.

Please apply using the GCC application form and submit directly to the Executive Head Teacher, Mrs K Burke at Yorkley Primary School – head@yorkley.gloucs.sch.uk

Closing date is Monday 18th November.
Interview date to be confirmed.

More information linked to a Job Description / Job Specification are available from either schools office or on the schools website www.yorkleyschool.co.uk
www.parkendprimaryschool.co.uk

Yorkley and Parkend Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and all appointments will be subject to appropriate vetting, including an enhanced DBS disclosure check.

 

 

Please click on the website link to the right of this advert - click on School Information and then on Vacancies to apply. 

Closing date for applications: 18-11-2024

Salary: The pay will reflect previous experience and qualifications (Grade 3-5)

Hours Per Week: Part Time (28.75 hours)

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