SEN Teaching Assistant

For Brixham C of E Primary School, we are looking to appoint an exceptional candidate who:

• Is enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated, working alongside the class teacher to support a child on a 1:1 basis across all areas of the curriculum.
• Will be responsible for ensuring the child has full access to the National Curriculum and will use a range of strategies to ensure the child makes progress.
• Will work under the direction of the class teacher and liaise with other professionals both within and outside the school.
• Will be responsible for working with an individual pupil and small groups of pupils.
• Will demonstrate a high degree of initiative and be able to respond to situations and find solutions with integrity and compassion.
• Has experience of working with children, ideally within a school environment.
• Can inspire and motivate children, enabling them to be the best they can be.
• Has the ability to encourage every child to learn and achieve and has the enthusiasm, skills and desire to make a difference.
• Has a passion for maintaining high expectations for all children and ensuring they make excellent progress.
• Can plan, prepare and promote constructive play during the lunchtime period.

*Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to interview, appoint, and close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found. Therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged