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SEN Teaching Assistant CACHE Level 2

Reference: SEP20204894
Expiry date: 2020-10-02 17:00:00.000
Location: Barnet
Salary: £23,406.00 - £24,693.00 Pro Rata
Benefits:
Duration:Fixed Term until July 2021
Attachments: OrionJobPack2020SENTA_954E.doc
NonTeachingApplicationFormMay2019_3726.doc

THE ORION PRIMARY SCHOOL

Grahame Park Way

London

NW7 2AL

Tel: 0208 205 9324

Email: office@orion.barnetmail.net

Head teacher: Mr Chris Flathers

 

SEN Teaching Assistant CACHE Level 2

 

At The Orion Primary School

 

Job Role:                              SEN TA  

Responsible to:                   Co Head

Working pattern:                 5 days per week, term time only

Hours:                                  6 hours per day, 30 hours per week

Start and finish time:          8.45 am to 3.30 pm with breaks

Fixed term:                          To 23 July 2021

Salary:                                  £23,406 – £24,693 pro rata (actual salary £17,079 to £18,018)

Start date:                            As soon as possible

 

We have a vacancy for a SEN teaching assistant who can work one to one with children who need lots of care, support and direction. The range of needs include autism, behaviour, Down’s syndrome and ADHD. We are looking to recruit staff who are committed to making a difference, passionate about children’s learning, great team players and who like working with challenged pupils.

The Orion Primary School is a four form entry school and part of The Gold Star Federation. The school also has an ARP (Additional Resourced Provision) for autism and a PRU (Pupil Referral Unit) for social and emotional needs. The school is committed to offering a fully inclusive educational environment and it is vital that applicants are committed to this ideal.

Applicants should:

  • Have experience of primary age children
  • Have good skills in English and Maths [GCSE grade C or above] and neat handwriting
  • Have the ability to work with individuals, groups and the whole class
  • Be calm, firm and patient
  • Ideally have experience of working with pupils with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) and in particular working with children who have Downs syndrome or autism.
  • Ideally have experience and a good working knowledge of Makaton

We can offer: 

  • Children who are keen to learn and are great to be with
  • A well organised and well-led staff team
  • A very special place to work which is part a unique Federation of two schools

Closing date for applications: Friday 2 October 2020

Interviews will be during the following week.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to two satisfactory references and a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

For an application form, job description and person specification please see Barnet Jobs website: www.jobs.barnet.gov.uk or contact the Orion Primary School office: office@orion.barnetmail.net