Overview
Job Description
Salary: £8,291.00 – £8,831.00 per annum (Actual)
Hours of work: Part-time; Mon – Fri 8.45am – 11.45am
Contract type: Fixed Term
This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact St Bartholomew’s Primary Academy for further information.
A bit about us:
Main Responsibilities
- Supporting pupil engagement and ensuring the safety of the supported pupil at all times
- Build Rapport with 1:1 pupil
- Support pupil in managing challenging behaviours
- Working as a part of the EYFS team and closely with the school SENDCO
- Following guidelines and advice for best practice in working with supported pupil
- Engaging in child-initiated learning
- Modelling effective communication and desired behaviours
- Communication with parents/carers and staff
- Creating engaging 1:1 activities which link to current topics
- Working with external supporting professionals and adapting practice according to advice
This role is a temporary appointment and related to the provision of special needs support for this pupil. The role will end if the provision is no longer required (or the pupil departs the school).
The successful candidates will have some experience of working with children in an educational setting. You will be a supportive and welcoming presence in the classroom with the dedication to inspire the children to meet their full potential.
The ideal Candidate is:
- Experienced of working with children with a range of learning needs, including social and communication needs.
- Reflective, good humoured, and keen to try out new ideas
- Confident in dealing with avoidant or challenging behaviours
- Dedicated to forming a relationship with the pupils they support
- Enthusiastic and motivated
- Patient and calm
- Has relevant experience working with children with social/communication needs
- Willing to undertake relevant training related to support
- Keen to work as part of a team and share ideas and good practice
- Has a commitment to Christian values
If this is you then we would love to meet you. This is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly caring team of professionals, who are committed to providing the very best for every child in our school.
We welcome visits to the school prior to application.
We want our staff to thrive so we offer an extensive range of wellness services and professional learning opportunities to support growth and development. Please visit our website for further details: Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust – Wellness
We value the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from all.
Find out more and apply:
If you are interested in this position and would like to have a more detailed conversation before making the decision to apply for the post, please give us a call and we will be happy to help you with as much detail as possible to support this process.
When you have enough information to make your decision to apply, please complete all sections of the application form. CVs will not be accepted.
https://mynewterm.com/jobs/141142/EDV-2025-SBPA-25032
All applicants will be notified of the shortlisting decisions by email. References for shortlisted candidates will be requested before interviews.
Closing date (and time): 9:00am, 22nd Sep 2025
Interview date: Wednesday 24 September 2025
Commencement date: ASAP
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.
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