Teaching Assistant (SEND)

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed applicant who has experience or willing to train to work with children with specific needs to join our team.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed applicant who:

• has some experience of working with children with specific needs in class, happy to work with small groups and in 1:1 situations

• has English and Maths Grade C GCSE or equivalent (essential)

• ideally has NVQ Level 2

• is firm, kind, patient, consistent and approachable

• is friendly, ready to join in and engage with learning with the children

• We would welcome applications from people who have experience in the following, although training would be available for the right candidates:

• Cognition & Learning

• Language & Social Interaction

• Autistic Spectrum Disorder

• Social Communication Difficulties

• Sensory Processing

What the school offers its staff - St Frideswides is a successful multicultural primary school serving a community that values our work. We are very well-resourced, have a large and committed staff team, well-behaved, appreciative pupils, and highly supportive trustees. The school has a happy and vibrant ethos. The school is set in spacious, attractive, and well-maintained modern premises with grounds that offer great potential for learning. Have a look at our website to get a flavour of our school.

St Frideswide's CE Primary School, as a member of the Oxford Diocesan Schools Trust, is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check. Online checks may also be carried out to comply with KCSIE.

For further information about the role come and visit our school! To book your visit or for an informal discussion, please contact the school office. School visits are encouraged but are by appointment only.