About the role
Ashfield Juniors is a renowned school in Bushey steeped in history and tradition. We were delighted to be awarded a ‘Good’ rating by Ofsted in June 2023, which recognises the hard work and progress made by all in the school. Prospective candidates are encouraged to read the full report available on our website at Ofsted – Ashfield Junior School. This is an exciting time to join Ashfield Junior School as, founded on our four core values and a belief to ’dream big', we continue on our journey towards ‘Outstanding’. Visits to the school are encouraged and we would love to meet you. Please contact the school office to arrange a mutually convenient time to meet the Headteacher, staff and pupils.
We are looking for an enthusiastic 1:1 Teacher Assistant who has a passion for working with children with SEND. Ideally, a candidate with experience of children with ASD and/or ADHD is preferred. However, if you are patient, keen to learn and able to work as part of a team, then your application would be warmly welcomed. A caring and nurturing approach to understanding the needs of children is essential.
You will:
- Be able to work and support our children with SEND
- Be able to work 1:1 with specific children, carrying out specific tasks and prepare the learning environment and resources
- Liaise with the class teacher and SENCo and supporting individuals and groups
- Show a genuine interest in our children’s wellbeing and build a positive and respectful rapport with all children.
- Have experience of working with children with SEND
We can offer:
- Relevant and exciting professional development opportunities
- The opportunity to work in a friendly school community
- Amazing, friendly, enthusiastic children who engage positively with school life.
- A hard-working, motivated and engaged staff and governors.
- Well-resourced classrooms.
- A culture of support for all staff.
The successful candidate will be calm, confident and be able demonstrate the ability to accelerate the learning of individual children with SEND and/or small groups of children, under the direction of the class teacher and/or SENCo. They will be expected to support the class teacher with a variety of tasks to meet the ongoing needs of pupils. You would also be expected to carry out break and lunch duties, working as part of a team.
Please see job description for further information.
School visits are warmly welcomed and encouraged so please contact the school office on 0208 950 2350 to book a tour of the school. We look forward to hearing from you.
Ashfield Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; therefore, all of the necessary checks will be performed on shortlisted candidates. Please note that our safeguarding requirements and practices mean we are only able to consider complete applications using the application form - we are unable to accept CV applications. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches as part of Safer Recruitment due diligence. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and successful checks including satisfactory reference.
We reserve the right to close the post early should a suitable applicant be found.
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