Job Opportunities

SPECIAL NEEDS SUPPORT ASSISTANT

JOB DESCRIPTION / JOB APPLICATION


Hours: 20 per week

Period of contract and job description pertain to the period 1st October 2010 to August 31st 2011. All contracts at Bradford Christian School are on a yearly review and renewable basis.

Salary: £6.50 per hour term time only, paid monthly, plus 4 weeks holiday pay.

Principle Responsibilities:
To support and nurture a pupil at Bradford Christian School who has special educational needs.

In respect of these duties the successful candidate:-
• will be expected to observe rules of confidentiality

• should work under the supervision and direction of the subject/ class teacher and the SENCO

• should expect to be used elsewhere in the school if the child he /she is supporting is absent.

• should expect to provide 1:1 and / or small group support.

• should expect to keep and maintain accurate records in relation to the child he / she is supporting.

• should expect to provide pastoral care, being sensitive to pupil’s individual needs, whether physical, emotional, personal or social.

• will be expected to contribute to the preparation of the IEP/ planning and attend the annual review if necessary.

• will be expected to undertake examination duties which could further include acting as a scribe or reader.

• will be expected to join a rota for playground duties.

• will be expected to attend planning meetings, cluster meetings and staff training days as
directed by a member of senior management and the SENCO

• will be expected to join a rota for playground duties.

• will be expected to be available, on occasion, to accompany school trips and residentials

• will be expected to be directed by the SENCO and used in other areas / activities during non support time. E.g listening to readers, preparation of displays etc.

• may be directed by a member of the Senior Management Team and the SENCO to meet any other need the school may have and which may be seen as reasonable in relation to his / her experience of abilities.

A review of this contract will take place in April 2011.

The school offers a Stakeholder Pension Scheme, please contact the office if you require details.

Requirements for post

Special Needs Support Assistant

	Essential	Desirable	How Identified
Qualifications	Qualified in working with students with Special Educational Needs	First aid qualification	Application form
Experience	Working with students with Special Educational Needs	Work with students with autism specifically Work in a school environment	Application form
Personal attributes	Committed Christian in a fellowship Ability to work in a team		Application form Interview
Special Knowledge	Understanding of children with Special Educational Needs		Interview

Closing date Friday 9th July .
Send the completed application form and CV to: