Down Syndrome Support Assistant
5 months ago
SEN Teaching Assistant (1:1 Support)
Position: SEN Teaching Assistant (1:1 Support)
Location: Primary School, PR4, Preston
Working Hours: Full-time, 8:45 AM - 3:15 PM (Monday to Friday) with a 0.5 hour unpaid break
Pay Rate: £12.90 per hour
About Us:
We are a friendly and inclusive primary school located in the PR4 area of Preston. Our school community is dedicated to creating a nurturing and supportive environment for all our pupils, ensuring they thrive both academically and personally. We are currently seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join our team and provide exceptional 1:1 support to a child in Year 2 with Down syndrome.
Role Overview:
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with a Year 2 pupil who has an Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP) in place. Your role will involve supporting the child on a one-to-one basis, helping them to access the curriculum, develop social skills, and achieve their full potential in a supportive and inclusive setting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide 1:1 support to a Year 2 child with Down syndrome in accordance with their EHCP.
- Assist in implementing personalized learning plans and adapting classroom activities to meet the child’s needs.
- Support the child in developing social and communication skills.
- Work collaboratively with the class teacher and SENCO to monitor and record the child’s progress.
- Ensure the child’s safety and well-being at all times.
- Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment.
Requirements:
- Previous experience working with children with special educational needs (SEN), preferably Down syndrome.
- Understanding of EHCPs and experience in implementing tailored support plans.
- Patience, empathy, and a passion for working with children.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work full-time during school hours (8:45 AM - 3:15 PM) with a 0.5 hour unpaid break.
- A relevant qualification in education or child care is desirable but not essential.
What We Offer:
- A welcoming and supportive school community.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- A fulfilling role making a positive impact on a child’s educational journey.
- Competitive pay rate of £12.90 per hour.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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