We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate 1:1 Teaching Assistant to provide tailored support to a primary-aged child with complex special educational needs. The role will focus on facilitating the child’s access to the curriculum, supporting them to remain engaged and fostering their social and emotional development. The role ideally experience in managing medical needs (e.g.seizure management),  and implementing positive behaviour support strategies. You will work closely with the class teacher, SENCo, parents, and external professionals to ensure a nurturing and inclusive learning environment where the child can thrive academically and personally.  In addition to supporting this child, you must be flexible and respond to the needs of the wider team as appropriate and instructed.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful primary academy within ATC Trust.

 In particular we are looking for someone who:

 Is determined and resilient with high expectations of themselves and others.

Understands how children learn and develop and provides exciting, rich opportunities in which they will thrive.

Has a Level 2 qualification or equivalent, or relevant experience with childcare/ education.

Has previous and substantial experience of working with children with SEND.

Is nurturing, patient and flexible.

In return we can offer:

The chance to be part of a dedicated and supportive team of professionals who strive for excellence in everything they do.

Well resourced school and facilities.

Polite, hardworking children who enjoy coming to school.

Access to Simply Health (an everyday healthcare benefit programme)

Access to excellent continuous professional development opportunities at all levels

 Please contact Michelle Booth (Operations Manager – mbooth@roseacre.atctrust.org.uk) if you would like further information regarding the role or assistance in applying online.

Please note: Academy schools may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and this job may be withdrawn at any point without notice.

About Roseacre Primary Academy:

At Roseacre Primary Academy we foster a shared vision of “Excellence for All – Excellence from All”, encouraging every child and adult to give their best and to expect the best in return.

The ethos of the academy is evident as you walk around the school, take in the displays, soak up the atmosphere and speak to children and staff. The Roseacre Values of Respect, Excellence, Determination, Tolerance, Courage and Honesty are high profile and children’s achievements are detailed and celebrated in weekly assemblies. The Roseacre expectations ensure that our high expectations of behaviour are clear and that every child has the chance to make appropriate choices and achieve.

We capture the hearts and minds of the children by offering a balanced, broad and relevant curriculum that enables all children to access quality learning opportunities and promotes their intellectual, personal, social, physical, moral, spiritual and cultural development.

Roseacre Primary Academy is committed to developing a sense of personal value and responsibility in our children; a respect for the feelings and rights of others and an awareness of community and the responsibilities of good citizenship in the 21st century.

Safeguarding Information

AtC Trust and its Schools are committed to safeguarding children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service which will require you to disclose all unspent/unfiltered criminal convictions.

Achievement Through Collaboration Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination, and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We understand how important choosing the right school is and so, on behalf of our children and staff, we warmly invite you to visit our school and experience for yourself the quality of education we offer.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):

childcare disqualification

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

medical

online and social media

prohibition from teaching

right to work

satisfactory references

suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.