<p> St Dominic’s Catholic Primary School Margaret Street, Stone, Staffs, ST15 8YG Telephone 01785 354070 Fax 01785 354070 e-mail: [email protected] website: http://st-dominics- catholic.staffs.sch.uk</p><p>Job Title:-TEACHING ASSISTANT ADDITIONAL NEEDS – INDIVIDUAL, GROUP AND CLASS SUPPORT The Academy Representatives of St Dominic’s Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint a confident, enthusiastic and hard-working Teaching Assistant to work to support a class teacher with individual and groups of children. An understanding of ASC and experience working with children on the Autistic Spectrum is essential. </p><p>The successful applicant will be required to work Monday – Friday (Initially for 17.5 hours per week) mainly supporting a specific child. The child may leave at any time or funding/hours may cease which would terminate the post. </p><p>Responsibilities will include:- *Supporting a child/ groups of children within the Classroom and making the necessary adjustments on a day to day basis to ensure they access the curriculum. *Using specialist knowledge/experience of ASC to provide appropriate support in relation to the individual needs of the children. *To support and maintain positive links between home and school by making parents feel welcome and develop links with other external agencies</p><p>The successful applicant will need to:- *be qualified to NVQ Level 2 for Teaching Assistants (or recognised equivalent qualification) *experience of working to support children’s learning, gained in a relevant environment is essential *work effectively within a team but also on their own initiative *be flexible, a quick thinker and well organised *excellent behaviour management strategies *be firm and consistent in their approach</p><p>For more information about this exciting opportunity, call 01785 354070 to arrange a visit (strongly recommended). For an application pack please e-mail [email protected]</p><p>This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and anyone applying to work in our school is expected to share this commitment.</p><p>This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from schools or by visiting www.crb.gov.uk</p><p>Salary:- £14,615 - £15,238 (pro rata) Scale:- Grade 2 Pt 7 – Pt 10</p><p>Closing Date:- Monday 16th January 2017 Interview dates to be confirmed</p>