Apprentice SEND Teaching Assistant - Netherthong Primary School

Netherthong Primary School is an outstanding county primary co-educational day school catering for children in the age range 4-11 years. The school is organised into a class per year group (Reception – Year 6).

We are a school with strong community links, serving the village of Netherthong, and pupils are encouraged to explore the local environment as part of their learning process. We maintain a happy atmosphere, a place where children will want to come, where friends are made, learning is enjoyed and high standards are set. This is as a partnership between school, parents and pupils. 

We require a committed an Apprentice SEND Teaching Assistant to provide support on a one to one basis and with small groups of pupils. Specifically, this may be to:

• Deliver personalised learning programmes for pupils
• Supporting individuals and groups within the setting
• Work within the school’s behaviour policy to ensure all pupils’ behaviour is managed positively
• Work closely with key members of staff to ensure positive outcomes for pupils
• Liaise with parents and carers to ensure an enjoyable school experience for families
• Provide verbal and written feedback to pupils about how well they have achieved and what they need to do next to further improve
• Keep records in line with school policies and procedures 

We are looking for someone who:

• is confident in their ability and can work with initiative
• educated to GSCE standard (English and Maths grade 4 or above) or equivalent
• is able to use computer programs
• works well within a team, is keen to share ideas and happy to take advice from colleagues and specialist staff
• is caring, friendly, adaptable and hardworking

In return we offer the successful applicant:

• happy, enthusiastic and well-behaved pupils who are eager to learn.
• a well-resourced and attractive learning environment.
• a highly skilled, loyal and supportive team of staff and senior leaders

Please return completed application forms to: jo.moran@netherthongprimary.co.uk