TA2 with SEN allowance
Teaching Assistant

Pikes Lane Primary School
Gibraltar Street
Bolton
BL3 5HU
01204 333633  0ffice@pikes-lane.bolton.sch.uk

Vacancy for: TA2 with SEN allowance                              
Start Date: April 2020
Full time:  35 hours per week                                             
Contract Term time + 5 days
Salary:  Grade D Point 6-11 
Actual Salary £15,399-£16,995 + SEN Allow of £1034.

The Headteacher and Governors of Pikes Lane Primary School are seeking to appoint a highly effective 1:1 TA for a y1 pupil with additional needs.

The responsibilities include;
To aid the pupil to learn as effectively as possible both in group situations and on his/her own by, for example:

• Clarifying and explaining instructions
• Ensuring the pupil is able to use equipment and materials provided
• Motivating and encouraging the pupil(s) as required by providing levels of individual attention, reassurance and help with learning tasks as appropriate to pupils’ needs
• Assisting in speech and language and general communication 
• Using praise, commentary and assistance to encourage the pupil to concentrate and stay on task
• Liaising with class teacher, SENCO and other professionals about individual learning needs, contributing to the planning and delivery as appropriate
• Providing additional nurture to individuals when requested by the class teacher or SENCO
• Consistently and effectively implementing agreed behaviour management strategies
• Helping to make appropriate resources to support the pupil

Successful candidates will;
• Have paid experience working with primary age children
• Have excellent interpersonal skills
• Be flexible and work well as part of a team
• Have some experience of working with children with additional needs/ ASD

What we can offer you;
• A school where staff wellbeing is one of our central aims
• Children who are enthusiastic about school and their learning
• A diverse and vibrant school community
• Support of wider agency support and experienced SEN staff

How to apply:
Applicants should use the BMBC Application form supplemented by a letter on no more than three sides of A4 detailing how you meet the criteria listed above. CVs will not be accepted.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and appointments should be arranged via the school office 01204 333633.

Deadline for applications: Monday 20th April 2020, 9am
Interviews: Start Date: Possible deferment to January 2021
Interview Dates: To be confirmed post Covid19.
We regret we cannot offer feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted for interview.
The school is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be carried out before the appointment is confirmed. The post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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Application Form.docx

Location
Pikes Lane Primary
Vacancy Description
 

Pikes Lane Primary School
Gibraltar Street
Bolton
BL3 5HU
01204 333633  0ffice@pikes-lane.bolton.sch.uk

Vacancy for: TA2 with SEN allowance                              
Start Date: April 2020
Full time:  35 hours per week                                             
Contract Term time + 5 days
Salary:  Grade D Point 6-11 
Actual Salary £15,399-£16,995 + SEN Allow of £1034.

The Headteacher and Governors of Pikes Lane Primary School are seeking to appoint a highly effective 1:1 TA for a y1 pupil with additional needs.

The responsibilities include;
To aid the pupil to learn as effectively as possible both in group situations and on his/her own by, for example:

• Clarifying and explaining instructions
• Ensuring the pupil is able to use equipment and materials provided
• Motivating and encouraging the pupil(s) as required by providing levels of individual attention, reassurance and help with learning tasks as appropriate to pupils’ needs
• Assisting in speech and language and general communication 
• Using praise, commentary and assistance to encourage the pupil to concentrate and stay on task
• Liaising with class teacher, SENCO and other professionals about individual learning needs, contributing to the planning and delivery as appropriate
• Providing additional nurture to individuals when requested by the class teacher or SENCO
• Consistently and effectively implementing agreed behaviour management strategies
• Helping to make appropriate resources to support the pupil

Successful candidates will;
• Have paid experience working with primary age children
• Have excellent interpersonal skills
• Be flexible and work well as part of a team
• Have some experience of working with children with additional needs/ ASD

What we can offer you;
• A school where staff wellbeing is one of our central aims
• Children who are enthusiastic about school and their learning
• A diverse and vibrant school community
• Support of wider agency support and experienced SEN staff

How to apply:
Applicants should use the BMBC Application form supplemented by a letter on no more than three sides of A4 detailing how you meet the criteria listed above. CVs will not be accepted.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and appointments should be arranged via the school office 01204 333633.

Deadline for applications: Monday 20th April 2020, 9am
Interviews: Start Date: Possible deferment to January 2021
Interview Dates: To be confirmed post Covid19.
We regret we cannot offer feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted for interview.
The school is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be carried out before the appointment is confirmed. The post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

JD.doc
Application Form.docx