We are looking to appoint a motivated and committed Teaching Assistants to work within our Higher Needs Support Team, mainly within KS1. To start as soon as possible on a fixed term contract to meet the needs of the academy.

The posts will involve working to supporting a range of pupils with complex and differing needs, to support them to be able to access the curriculum at their own level and make progress against their specific EHCP targets.

We are a highly motivated and successful team, eager to find someone who wants to achieve the highest standards in terms of learning opportunities and progress for all children.

The successful applicant will be flexible, show initiative and be able to adapt to the needs of individuals and groups of children. They will also be calm and confident, have excellent communication skills and able to be fair and consistent in line with the school behaviour policy.

Knowledge about the needs associated with autism and ability to support young children in co-regulation of emotions would be an advantage. This role is a fixed term contract, subject to a review of the school’s needs and other roles becoming available in future.