ESA (Educational Support Assistant) with SEND Responsibilities

We wish to appoint an ESA to provide support in lessons to all children, including those with SEN.

You will need to be enthusiastic, patient, well-organised and flexible. You must be able to communicate with children and adults well, show initiative and understand the importance of safety and safeguarding.

The role involves:

· Assisting with the personal needs of pupils including communication, social, emotional, health, physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters.

· Supporting and aiding children's learning as effectively as possible.

· Preparing any resources needed to support children with their learning and providing 1:1 support as required.

· Supporting the class teacher to best meet children's needs.

· Clarifying and explaining instructions.

· Supporting children to use any equipment and materials provided.

· Assisting children with their challenges, such as communication and language needs.

· Helping children to concentrate on and finish work set for them.

· Assisting with the development and implementation of EHC plans.

· Must be flexible and prepared to move around school as and when required.

SITE VISITS : You are welcome to come and look around school on Tuesday 21 April at 3.30pm. Please telephone school ) to book.

Children are at the heart of what we do at Crigglestone St James CE Primary School. Crigglestone St James is a vibrant and popular school where children enjoy a rich and diverse range of experiences and achieve well in a caring and respectful environment.

Hours: 30 hours a week, increasing to 30 hours and 50 minutes a week from 1st September 2024

Pay Grade: Grade 4, scale point 6