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Teaching Assistant
Hours:32.5 Hours Monday to Friday
Regular weekly hours will be:
8.30 am – 3.45 pm Monday -Thursday
8.30 am – 3.30 pm Fridays
with attendance required at approximately 18 staff meetings per annum.
These take place on Wednesday afternoons, finishing at 4.30pm
Grade: SC6 £27017
Contract:Permanent, 39 weeks Term Time
As an employer we are committed to equal opportunities and promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of all our staff.
About us Lindon Bennett School is a primary school for children with severe or profound and multiple learning difficulties, some of whom also have an additional diagnosis of autism. We cater for children from 3 to 11 years old and there are currently 192 pupils on roll across both of our sites. At Lindon Bennett we celebrate each child’s unique abilities and achievements in a creative and supportive environment.
The role To work under the direct instruction of teaching/senior staff, usually in the classroom with the teacher, to support access to learning for pupils and provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom. This could include those requiring detailed and specialist knowledge in particular areas and will involve assisting the teacher in the whole planning cycle and the management/preparation of resources. The primary focus will be to maintain good order and to keep pupils on track.
What we offer:
1. Good transport links
2. Employee Assistance Programme
3. Bespoke CPD programmes and pathways
4. Purpose built building with good facilities
5. Onsite parking
Safeguarding Statement
Lindon Bennett is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to a number of pre-employment checks including ID and Right to Work in the UK, satisfactory written references and a successful Enhanced DBS check with barred list check.
All staff, volunteers and contractors have a responsibility and duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of pupils. Staff must be aware of the systems within the School which support safeguarding and must act in accordance with the school’s Safeguarding & Child Protection policy and Code of Conduct. Staff will receive appropriate child protection training which is regularly updated.
Equal Opportunities
Lindon Bennett values diversity, inclusion and is committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, pupils and other stakeholders. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.