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Overview

This is an exciting opportunity for applicants with the right training, experience, and skills to be a part of our school team. The school is undergoing a period of change so this is an exciting time to join our team. The Downley School will be joining ODBST in the near future which will bring further opportunities.

We are recruiting Teaching Assistants to support children with specific needs on a one-to-one basis, and to support children’s learning in class. The school our looking for support staff members to become part of newly formed team and move the school to the next part of its journey. The school is a happy place to work with supportive staff, governors and parents and wonderful pupils who want to learn! There are regular opportunities to attend LSA meetings and undertake additional training including progression to teacher training in the future.

All our teaching assistants work alongside our qualified teachers to support learning – whether supporting individual children, providing administrative and welfare support, teaching small groups, supervising children at play or lunchtimes and much more!

Salary: Bucks Pay Range 1b -2 depending on skills and experience

Contract: Fixed Term Contract until July 2023

Hours: 08.30 – 15.30, Monday to Friday, Term-Time plus 5 training days

Closing date: 17.04.2023

Interviews to be held: Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and interviews may be offered before the closing date so early submissions are advised

About us

The Downley School is a large primary school offering the very best learning opportunities for our children in a Chilterns village setting of Outstanding Natural Beauty. A warm and friendly atmosphere pervades throughout the whole school as everyone feels extremely fortunate to be a part of this exciting, progressive, and caring community.

The school is well resourced, and facilities include a dedicated woodland outdoor learning area, a yurt, an imagination suite and plenty of indoor space. We would welcome the opportunity to show you around our school and answer any questions you may have.

Website: www.downley.bucks.sch.uk

About the role

• To work under the guidance of the class teacher to support teaching and learning in the classroom, including support for specific named children

• To provide general support to the class teacher in the management and organisation of the pupils and the classroom, and specifically for named children

• To assist the teacher in creating and maintaining a purposeful, orderly, and supportive learning environment

• To promote the inclusion of all pupils ensuring they have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop (including working 1:1 to support children with special educational needs)

• To be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school

About you

Essential

A good level of secondary education including Maths and English GCSE or equivalent

Experience of working in a school as a member of staff or volunteer

Experience of working alongside individual or groups of children

Desirable

Relevant Level 3 qualification or better

Evidence of participation in school or setting based training and development

Training relating to Special Educational Needs (for example, Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Attention Deficit Disorder, Moderate Learning Difficulties, Emotional and Behavioural difficulties)

Current First Aid Certificate

Team Teach (or comparable physical intervention) training

Experience as a Teaching Assistant in a school setting

Experience of working with children with Special Educational Needs

Personal Qualities

An understanding of the needs of young children, including those with special educational needs

Knowledge of child development and the ways in which children learn

Knowledge of behaviour management strategies

Effective communicator with children

Able to work well as part of a team and to get on with people

Has good reading, writing, speaking and listening skills in English

Proven ability to relate well to children, and to know and treat each child as an individual

Amongst others further details in the job pack.

Other information

Visits to the school are warmly welcome. To arrange a visit or to find out more about the role, please contact our school office on the number below.

Please send completed application forms to the email address below.

Tel No: 01494 527033

Email [email protected]

At The Downley School, the health, safety and well-being of every child are our paramount concern. We listen to our pupils and take seriously what they tell us. Our aim is for children to enjoy their time as pupils in this school. We want to work in partnership with you to help your child achieve their full potential and make a positive contribution.

The Downley School is committed to safeguarding and welfare of all our pupils. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to provide an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references