SEN KEYWORKER/TEACHING ASSISTANT

SEN KEYWORKER/TEACHING ASSISTANT

LOSTWITHIEL SCHOOL (REF: LOS004)

20 hours a week term time only +2 INSET days- actual gross salary £9,238

Fixed term from 1st September 2023 for 12 months

Cornwall Education Learning Trust (CELT) is seeking to appoint a 1:1 Key Worker to support SEND children at Lostwithiel school. This role will be primarily based in Upper Key Stage 2.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience of working with children with additional needs.
• Can effectively work alongside identified pupils within the classroom, building a supportive, positive relationship.
• Has knowledge of ADHD, autism and attachment needs.
• Is able to work under the guidance of the class teacher to provide pupils with both generic and specific support.
• Can be responsible and work on their own initiative as well as part of a team.
• Has a positive outlook.
• Is a champion for children with additional needs.
• Has an understanding of the Trauma Informed approach or Thrive (desirable but not essential).

In return we can offer:

• A caring and supportive environment.
• A commitment to continued professional development.
• Wider professional opportunities within a dynamic multi-academy trust

Application forms and full details are available to download from https://celtrust.org

Applications by CV, letter or social media alone will not be accepted.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 24thMay at 9am

Interviews to be held: Wednesday 7th June

Cornwall Education Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers and, if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Part-time hours: 20 per week

Salary: £9,238.00 per year

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Company pension
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Sick pay
• Wellness programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 24/05/2023
Reference ID: LOS004
Expected start date: 01/09/2023