Level 2 Teaching Assistant

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Level 2 SEN Teaching Assistant to join our collaborative academy, which is dedicated to developing our great team, centred around humility and respect. This role will be supporting in Eden Room- our new and extremely exciting inclusion provision- which we have established to support pupils with Communication Interaction Needs. The provision is led by a very experienced inclusion teacher and currently supports a small group of children with Autism and other Communicating interaction needs. We are looking for someone who can work across our full age range (2-11) and in particular, someone with experience of/or an interest in working with pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition or other complex communication difficulties. 

As an experienced practitioner, you will be able to support in the planning and assessment of children. You will know the value of high-quality adult interactions and put the development of language and social and emotional development at the heart of all that you do. You won’t be frightened to roll up your sleeves and will enjoy developing playful and imaginative experiences for our pupils.  

At St Peter’s Primary there is a real sense of community between the school, the surrounding area and St Peter's Church. A strength of our school is its size: we are a small school with currently 156 children on roll, including a nursery. It means we know all our children and families well and can make sure that we do our best to develop their learning in a happy, safe, secure and values - respecting environment.

In joining St Peters, you will be part of a friendly and welcoming staff team and a supportive community. You will have the opportunity to develop in an environment that has a strong focus on CPD, whatever career stage you are at. As a Church of England school, you will be happy to support the Anglican ethos through our school values.

Please note the essential qualifications required for this role detailed in the person specification. 

Please submit your application by clicking the apply now button on the advert.

If you have any queries relating to this vacancy, please contact people@stcmat.org.

Please note it is our process to apply for references for shortlisted applicants and to complete online searches in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, for all shortlisted applicants. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS Disclosure is required for this post. 

Please visit the below website for our Trust policies and our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy: 

https://www.stchristophersmat.org/key-information/item/10/trust-policies 

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applicants who meet the criteria will be considered for employment, regardless of race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age or veteran status.