Teaching Assistant SEN(D) - Fixed Term

Langafel is a friendly, supportive, nurturing and inclusive primary school. Aspiration, confidence, perseverance, respect, enjoyment, honesty, teamwork and Koinonia are our values. We currently have two Reception Classes who work in a large inside and outside area with a flexible open plan space. Children in Key Stages 1 and 2 are taught in mixed-age classes allowing the perfect opportunity for collaborative learning and teaching. Our facilities are the envy of all other local schools and include a gym, swimming pool, performing arts room, kitchen, an extensive field and woodland area.
The school's specialist resourced provision, known in the school community as SLIC (Socialise Learn Interact Communicate) is for pupils with an EHCP who are diagnosed with autism. SLIC is made up of 4 classes, with children working across the primary age range, where appropriate pupils are supported to attend mainstream lessons. The pupils from the SRP make use of the wonderful facilities within the mainstream. Additionally, within the provision the pupils benefit from four large well-resourced classrooms, speech and language rooms and a sensory room. They also have access to their own contained outside spaces, including a playground with sensory apparatus and a well-equipped enclosed area on the school field.

At Langafel CE Primary we are looking for a committed SEN Teaching Assistant, with experience in Early Years/KS1 and in working with children with autism, to work on a one to one basis with one of our children.
You will be supporting a child within SLIC @Langafel both in the provision and in the mainstream. SLIC (socialise, learn, interact, communicate) is our specialist resourced autism provision which comprises of three classrooms housed within our school and provides opportunities for pupils who benefit from some specialist teaching in small groups and inclusion in some mainstream lessons supported by experienced teaching assistants.
Candidates most suited to the post will have:
+ Experience of working with children in Early Years/KS1 and KS2
+ Experience of working with children with autism across the spectrum
+ Training for and/or experience of Little Wandle (or similar Phonics programme)
+ Positive, friendly and upbeat personality
+ Minimum of two years experience working as a Teaching Assistant
+ Knowledge of child protection/safeguarding
+ The ability to be proactive and flexible
+ Professional development/interest in SEN/ASD education.
If you need a new challenge and want to work in a good school with a proven track record for supporting all children then Langafel is the school for you.
This post requires you to be able to work between 08.30 and 15:15 from Mon-Fri.
Applications must be aware that Langafel School regards the Safety and Welfare of pupils as paramount and the successful application will be subject to satisfactory references and DBS check.