Job Introduction
Heathlands Primary Academy and Pre-School Website
SEND Teaching Assistant Level 2: Supporting child with EHCP in KS1.
Heathlands Primary Academy & Pre-School
30 hours, term-time only (39 weeks, including insets)
Salary: Grade 3, SCP 4-6 £24,404 - £25,183 FTE (£12.65 - £13.05 per hour)
Actual Salary: £16,943 - £17,484 per annum pro rota
Starting: April 2025
Fixed Term as contract will be linked to specific children so will be fixed term whilst children are on roll.
Heathlands Primary Academy & Pre-School is a one-form entry primary academy located in West Howe. We have around 180 pupils from Reception through to year 6. We are also fortunate to have our wonderful preschool for 3 and 4 year olds on site, as part of our Early Years base. At Heathlands we believe that with effective teaching and learning and excellent partnership with parents, all children can be successful. The school is part of the Coastal Learning Partnership Multi Academy Trust; a vibrant, collaborative Trust of sixteen schools working together around shared goals, values and aspirations.
We are seeking to appoint an SEN Teaching Assistant with a passion for developing and inspiring a life-long love of learning to join our dedicated, friendly and highly motivated team supporting a child with SEND, currently in year 1.
This post involves personal and intimate care of a child and the post holder will work with the Inclusion leader and medical professionals to administer this care. This is an essential part of the role.
Essential requirements are good standards of spoken and written English and Mathematics to a minimum of GCSE grade C level or equivalent.
Candidates should have the confidence and ability to help support pupils, with a wide range of SEND needs, across the 3-11 years age range as the child moves through the school.
Applicants are encouraged to view our websites for further information about the school: www.heathlandsprimarybournemouth.co.uk and www.coastalpartnership.co.uk. Visits to the school can be arranged via appointment, please call the school office on 01202 574452.
Internal candidates: Please send the following to heathlandsrecruitment@coastalpartnership.co.uk:
- An Expression of Interest detailing why you are suitable for the role, addressed to Miss Janine Harries
- An up to date CV
- Details of two references, including email addresses, one of whom must be your line manager in your current school.
External candidates: Please apply via the BCP website or send a completed application form to: heathlandsrecruitment@coastalpartnership.co.uk
Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday 23rd March 2025
Interviews: Monday 31st March 2025
To comply with our statutory safer recruitment practices and obligations, we are unable to shortlist incomplete applications. Please ensure you include a full employment and education history, details of two referees and explain any gaps in employment. CVs will not be accepted.
