Teaching Assistant with ASD Specialism

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Benton Park Primary School, Corchester Walk, Newcastle upon Tyne NE7 7SS

Teaching Assistant with ASD Specialism

THIS IS A CATEGORY "E" POST.
Please note that in all cases written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers BEFORE the final selection stage; even if you indicate otherwise

Ref:

SNT2567(e)

Part time - term time plus specified days

£19,650 - £20,852 per annum, pro rata (28 hours actual: £12,714-£13,492 per annum. 30 hours actual: £13,622-£14,456 per annum)

This is a Foundation School which is part of a Trust; the employer will be the Governing Body of the School.

Benton Park Primary School

Corchester Walk

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE7 7SS

Required from September 2022

28-30 hours per week by negotiation on appointment, Term time only plus 5 training days

Judged as Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015, we continue to work hard together as a staff team to improve results and ensure our pupils are well prepared for the next stage of their lives.

We are looking to recruit a Teaching Assistant who:

• holds a teaching assistant qualification at Level 3 or equivalent

• can work effectively with others in a multi-disciplinary team

• has recent experience of working with SEND pupils - we would particularly welcome applicants with ARP or Special School setting experience

• can confidently support children during periods of emotional dysregulation; displaying demand avoidant and sometimes physical behaviours

• can contribute to the development of enabling environments and provision across school

• can take direction from experienced colleagues, while at the same time take initiative and work independently

• can work flexibly - switching between 1:1 and small group interventions

In return we can offer you:

• the chance to work in an inclusive school with happy, well-behaved children who enjoy learning

• opportunities for ongoing professional learning and development

• mentorship and coaching, under the direction of our highly experienced SEND & Pastoral teams

• the support of our dedicated staff team and governors

• established positive relationships with parents and the local community

Interested in applying?

A completed application form and safe recruitment form must be submitted by e-mail to office@bentonparkprimary.co.uk no later than 3pm on Monday 6th June 2022

Shortlisting: Tuesday 7th June based on the criteria in Part A of the person specification

Selection process: Tuesday 14th June based on the criteria in Part B of the person specification

Permanent

Closing date:

6 June 2022

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