Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant

Special Educational Needs LSA Are you passionate about helping children to thrive? Are you an enthusiastic and caring practitioner who believes every child can achieve? If so, we would love to hear from you! At a glance Position: Special Educational Needs LSA Contract: Permanent Hours: 30 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 8:35am–3:20pm Start date: Ideally immediately, or as soon as possible depending on current contract St Botolph’s CE Primary School is looking for a passionate, skilled and committed Special Educational Needs LSA to join our growing team. We are a vibrant, friendly and highly inclusive mainstream primary school, where every child is valued, every voice matters and children are at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for someone who shares our belief that with the right support, encouragement and opportunities, every child can make progress and flourish. The role As a SEN LSA, you will play an important part in helping our pupils to feel confident, included and successful in school. You will work closely with teachers and other members of our team to provide high-quality support for pupils with additional needs, helping them to access learning, develop their independence and achieve their potential. This is an opportunity to make a real difference to children's lives every day. We are looking for someone who is positive, nurturing and adaptable, who can build strong relationships with children and who takes pride in celebrating their successes, however big or small. Why join St Botolph’s? We are a popular and growing school with a strong sense of community. Our school is located on a shared campus in the heart of Shepshed, and we moved into our impressive new ‘flagship’ building in February 2022. You will be joining a supportive, experienced and friendly team where staff work collaboratively and genuinely want the best for every child. We are also part of the BeSkilled collaborative, a network of seven local primary schools. This gives our staff opportunities to share expertise, learn from colleagues across schools and access a wide range of professional development and CPD. What we can offer you • A warm, friendly and supportive school community • A welcoming and positive working environment • Highly trained and experienced colleagues and governors • Opportunities to develop your skills and progress professionally • Access to a range of CPD through our collaborative network • The opportunity to work alongside colleagues who are passionate about inclusion • A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to children's lives What are we looking for? We are looking for someone who: • Has experience of working with children and a strong understanding of SEND and inclusion • Is enthusiastic, energetic and passionate about supporting children's learning and wellbeing • Has high expectations of every child and believes in their ability to succeed • Builds positive, trusting relationships with children • Is patient, caring and able to respond sensitively to individual needs • Is a strong team player who is willing to go the extra mile • Can work effectively under the direction of, and in partnership with, key members of staff • Is flexible, adaptable and able to respond positively to changing needs • Uses their initiative and is proactive in their approach • Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children Most importantly, we are looking for someone who will bring enthusiasm, kindness and a genuine commitment to helping our children succeed. Ready to make a difference? If you are looking for a role where you can build meaningful relationships, develop your professional skills and make a positive difference to children's lives every day, we would be delighted to hear from you. Come and join our growing team at St Botolph’s CE Primary School — where every child is at the heart of what we do and every day brings new possibilities. Key dates Closing date Friday 4th September – 12.00 noon Shortlisting Friday 4th September – PM Interviews Friday 11th September Candidates invited for interview will be contacted by phone or email by the end of the working day on Monday 7th September. Safeguarding St Botolph’s CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out; identification and Right to Work in the UK will be required, references will be sought, and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check for a regulated activity (including a barred list check) and other relevant checks with statutory bodies. We comply with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) code of practice and have a written policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders, available on request. We actively support the government's Prevent Agenda and have policies and procedures in place that contribute to o