SEND Support Assistant - The Hill Primary Academy Rotherham, England
Job description
The Hill Primary Academy has an exciting opportunity for a SEND Support Assistant to join their team to help students to overcome barriers to learning so that they can achieve thier full potential.
Our ideal candidate will aid pupils to learn as effectively as possible both in group situations and independently by:
- Working with individual pupils, identifying the current barriers to learning, adjusting learning activities and monitoring progress towards set targets.
- Providing bespoke provision for those with challenging behaviour.
- Establishing a positive, professional relationship with pupils, colleagues and families.
We are looking for individuals who have:
- Recent and relevant experience working in a primary setting, and of working with children with challenging behaviour.
- The ability to utilise strategies to support pupils in achieving learning goals.
- The drive to learn and develop to adapt and improve how things are done.
- A commitment to safeguarding and equal opportunities.
- Relevant qualifications and training for this SEN focused role.
About Us
The Hill Primary Academy is a school at the heart of its community. It has moved from strength to strength over recent years, gaining valued parental partnerships to best support its pupils. The senior leadership team are driven and passionate about school improvement and empowering the children. All staff work together as a team with the aim to ensure that the pupils at the school leave with having experienced more than just the national curriculum and to instil a love of learning that will last a life time.
The school is located within good communal distances from Wakefield, Rotherham, Doncaster and Barnsley with good access to the A1 and other major roads. There is also a local train station within walking distance of the school.
Astrea Academy Trust are fully committed to being diverse and inclusive workforce where together we can embrace each other’s unique individuality, background and heritage. We believe that by reflecting and representing the communities and people we serve, we will better and further the life chances of our pupils.
In return, we can offer you:
- Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible working opportunities from your first day
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Continued professional development and training opportunities
- Free on-site parking.
Interested in applying?
If this is something you’re interested in please look at the Applicant Brief to find out more, or contact us about visiting the academy or ask questions about the role - [email protected]
Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to satisfactory background checks including references and enhanced DBS checks.
