Note to Applicants:
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. Please read the Safeguarding Policy before considering whether to submit an application.
Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy (stechfordprimary.co.uk).
The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including:
enhanced DBS; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work.
References
All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references
Shortlisted Candidates
An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates.
Terms and Conditions
BCC is a Living Wage employer.
STECHFORD PRIMARY SCHOOL
Albert Road, Stechford, Birmingham, B33 8SJ
Tel: 0121 464 3245
Chair of Governors: Mrs Debbie Menzel
Head Teacher: Miss R Hatton
Required ASAP
SEND TEACHING ASSISTANT
FIXED TERM 12 MONTHS INITIALLY
Grade 3 £26,409 - £32,654 pro rata
“Stechford Primary School is a welcoming, friendly school. Pupils are happy and well cared for. Staff know their pupils and families extremely well and there is a real sense of community. The school has high aspirations for all its pupils and its community. Everyone works hard to provide rich and purposeful experiences to widen pupils’ horizons, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disability (SEND).” OFSTED Feb 2024.
We are offering an excellent opportunity to establish our new inclusive provision which will consist of two classes. We are looking to appoint a full time SEND teaching assistant within our new provision to provide our pupils with the opportunity to achieve excellent outcomes and enable them to thrive and include with their mainstream peers successfully.
The successful candidate will have high expectations and demonstrate a calm, positive and consistent approach
towards children with autism and/or social and communication difficulties, cognition & learning needs and other complexities of SEND. The successful candidate will promote inclusive and adaptable teaching and learning strategies which follow a tailored curriculum that supports developing the whole child. The curriculum prioritises social communication skills, self-regulation and a child centred TEACCH approach.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced SEND practitioner with a passion for SEND and Inclusion.
The role of our SEND teaching assistant is unique and the successful candidate will work with a close team of staff and create an environment that will support and nurture our pupils.
The successful candidate will:
- Have a level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification
- Have a clear understanding of techniques and approaches considered ‘best practice’ for children with additional needs
- Have experience of catering for a wide range of need and breadth of ability within an inclusive environment
- Demonstrate proven standards of excellent, inclusive support (with mainstream SEND pupils or within a specialist setting
- Show commitment and passion when working with pupils with special educational needs through aspirational target setting
- Have excellent SEND subject knowledge and experience in the fields of ASC, SLCN, SEMH, MLD and SLD
- Demonstrate professional growth through engagement with research and evidence-based practice
- Support and implement a highly-bespoke curriculum which results in excellent progress outcomes for children with additional needs
- Provide an ambitious learning environment which meets the children’s sensory, pastoral, cognitive and neuro-diverse needs
We can offer you:
- a committed, welcoming, professional and hardworking staff team
- children who are happy, keen and eager to learn
- a fully supportive and professional governing body
- inclusive school environment that values the wellbeing and professional development of its staff
- opportunities for career progression and ongoing training
This is an exciting opportunity to join a wonderful school and be part of the journey from ‘Good’ to ‘Outstanding’.
Visits to the school are welcomed.
Stechford Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will require enhanced DBS clearance. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.
Closing date: 24th February 2024 midday Interviews: w/c 10th March 2025
For further information please contact the school on 0121 464 3245.
More information and how to apply click below:
Level 3 Teaching Assistant - Stechford Primary School – Birmingham City Council HR Schools