12/09/2023
Swaffham Pre-school job opportunity
We are seeking to appoint a highly effective, caring, enthusiastic and experienced SEN Learning Support Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team. The right candidate will have a proven track record of working with pupils with Special Educational Needs, including Autism, ADHD and associated difficulties.
Job Purpose:
The right candidate will work 1:1 supporting a child in Pre-school who has not yet had a formal diagnosis but is showing signs of social communication difficulties.
The right person;
Will have experience working with Children with social communication difficulties and associated difficulties.
Be able to improve the communication and interaction of the supported pupil
Has a proven track record of working with pupils with Special Educational Needs and of delivering a personalised curriculum either in SEN settings or mainstream schools.
Has specialist knowledge of how to support a young person with social communication difficulties.
Will support the sensory needs of the pupil
Will be able to challenge the cognition and learning of the pupil
Be able to work on Pupil Progress targets/Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP) targets.
Is used to working closely with Key person and the SENCO and external professionals
Is flexible, pro-active and hands-on
Has vision, energy and enthusiasm for this challenge and has excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
Is experienced in establishing and maintaining good professional relationships.
What we can offer you;
A welcoming, friendly Pre-school environment
Enthusiastic children who are proud of their Pre-school and community
Friendly, supportive and dedicated team of staff
A strong team ethos
High staff morale across the school.
Commitment to your professional development
A Pre-school that is committed to high standards
All our staff are hardworking and dedicated and have a clear focus on high quality teaching. Our Pre-school has developed a positive "can do" ethos of high expectations and innovation.
Further responsibilities:
To attend and participate in performance appraisal and staff meetings and any other meetings as required.
To follow the policies, procedures and guidelines of Swaffham Pre-School.
Any other duties which may be required from time to time.
To work within and encourage the Pre- school's equal Opportunity Policy and contribute to diversity policies and programmes in relation to discriminatory behaviour.
To carry out the duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Pre-school's Health and Safety guidance and legislation.
Monitor any problems and difficulties reporting these to the manager.
The duties and responsibilities outlined above do not represent a full list of the tasks the post holder will be expected to perform. It is also recognised that the duties of all posts are subject to change from time to time. Alterations to duties and responsibilities and performance of similar tasks within the scope of and at the same level will be expected.
We actively welcome visits to the Pre-school. Please contact the Pre-school to arrange a visit.
To apply for this post, please submit a completed application form together with a covering letter. Applications can be hand delivered, posted or emailed to the Pre-school.
[email protected]
This appointment will be subject to a successful interview and the Pre-school receiving satisfactory references.
Swaffham Pre-School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will require the successful candidate to complete an enhanced DBS check.
Please contact Mrs Tina Grinsell on 01760 721114 or email [email protected] to request an application form.
