KS2 SEN Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistants With SEND Experience (to work within our mainstream classes and our SRP)

The Pines School is looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and committed Teaching Assistant with SEND experience to join our friendly hard working team. We are looking for  to support a wonderful pupils in our specialist resource provision (SRP) and within our mainstream classes.  You will receive training to ensure you can fulfil this role fully and will be supported by the class staff and the leadership team.  You will need to be committed, have a sense of humour and have boundless energy.

The successful candidate will join a team who are passionate about engaging and inspiring young people in their learning and will have experience of working with primary age range children.

‘An atmosphere of partnership and purpose can be felt throughout this school. There is a shared high ambition to ensure every pupil is an eager learner who achieves well. Staff prioritise developing caring relationships will pupils, providing thoughtful nurture and care. Classrooms and communal areas are therefore kind and calm places. Pupils feel safe and say that bullying is rare. Children of all ages are proud of their good behaviour. One pupil said, ‘I love it here and never want to leave.’

The Pines is a vibrant Primary school with a Nursery.  We are well resourced and we have extensive outside space along with a Specialist Resource Provision. There are currently 300 children on roll.

The school is located in the Hanworth estate which is on the outskirts of Bracknell town and is within very easy access of many amenities.  The 'Look Out’ environmental area, Bracknell Sports Centre and Swimming Pool, David Lloyd Health Club, the South Hill Park Theatre & Arts Centre are all well within walking distance with skating, bowling, cinemas and a leisure pool nearby.

We can offer you:

• An inclusive ethos
• Happy, motivated children who enjoy coming to school
• A caring, committed team of staff
• A commitment to professional development for all staff
• Supportive teams who work well together

 

Closing date: 5^th January, midday. However, applications will be reviewed upon submittal, and we may close the advert early.

Interviews: Week Commencing 6^th January 2025

Start date – ASAP

Hours: 8.30am – 3.30pm, 32.5 hours per week, term time + 3 days

Bracknell Grade K or J, depending on experiance:

Grade K - SCP2 – SCP3 £23,656 - £24,027 + London Weighting pro rata, Actual Salary: approx. £12.62 - £12.81

Grade J - SCP3 - SCP6 £23,656 - £25,889 + London Weighting pro rata, Actual Salary: approx. £12.81 - £13.41

At The Pines we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment, which includes an online search.