Guestling Bradshaw CE Primary School

Individual Needs Assistant

Fixed Term until July 2026

31.25 hours per week (term time)

SS Grade 3 Scale 7 (£16,490 per year equivalent of £22,737 full time)

At Guestling  Bradshaw CE Primary School we have a clear vision for our school which unites staff, governors, families and children. We are dedicated to preparing our pupils for life-long learning by supporting them to be resilient, enthusiastic, collaborative, respectful and independent. We want our children to grow up caring about the world, feeling a valued part of it and knowing they have a contribution to make.

We are looking for an energetic person who is self-motivated, adaptable and positive about supporting our pupils with SEND. Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and working as part of a team is essential.

The successful candidate will:

•           Compassionate and patient, with a good sense of fun.

•           Be intuitive and responsive to the needs of pupils with SEND.

•           Have an interest in working with children with SEND, particularly those with ASD

•           Demonstrate the ability to provide consistent, calm and nurturing support whilst maintaining clear behavioural boundaries.

•           Be able to use initiative and make professional judgements related to pupil learning to ensure pupil dysregulation, stress and              anxiety are managed effectively. 

•           Have bundles of enthusiasm and creativity, with a desire to nurture a love of learning in all our children.

•           Be highly organised and forward thinking.

•           Be passionate about making learning fun, relevant, enjoyable and challenging. 

We can offer you a supportive and professional working environment where there will be opportunities to develop and further your expertise. You will work alongside a friendly and enthusiastic team who are committed to ensuring our pupils develop a love of learning and have the confidence to embrace new challenges.

Closing Date - 6/12/2024

Interview date - Week beginning 9/12/2024