Overview
Great Western Academy is looking for a new member of staff to join the team of Learning Mentors (Teaching Assistants).
See Job Description for full salary information.
Great Western Academy opened in September 2018 and now accommodates around 1050 students in years 7 to 11 and the Sixth Form. The school is heavily oversubscribed in years 7 to 11 and the Sixth Form is flourishing. Our philosophy of Achievement, Care and Excellence permeates all we do, with Care firmly at the centre of this. We use the phrase “Work Hard, Be Kind” to summarise what we expect of students and to create a culture of positive support where students behave well and are able to thrive, whatever their needs, and where they are proactively and effectively safeguarded.
Great Western Academy welcomes all students; the SEND team promotes our inclusive approach and ensures that students with additional needs are fully supported with their learning. The successful candidate will usually be able to demonstrate a strong track record of working with students, their parents, and a range of professionals within and beyond the school to ensure that every student is supported to make the best progress possible. However, applications are also welcome from candidates new to working in a SEND team who show enthusiasm for providing all students with the best opportunities possible and who are willing and able to quickly learn from our established team.
Responsibilities
* Join the SEND team, reporting to the SENDCo, with each member placed in a specialist hub focusing on a particular field of SEND provision (Cognition and learning, communication and interaction, and Social, Emotional and Mental health).
* Focus on a particular field of additional needs provision (or have the potential to do so with appropriate training and support).
* Collaborate with students, parents, and professionals to support student progress.
* Contribute to inclusive practice in the classroom and beyond.
* Participate in enrichment sessions when applicable (evenings option may be available for some candidates).
Qualifications and Requirements
* Strong track record of working with students, parents, and professionals, or enthusiasm to develop in SEND.
* Ability to learn quickly and contribute to the established SEND team.
* Interest or experience in Cognition and learning, communication and interaction, or Social, Emotional and Mental Health.
* Supportive of the school’s philosophy and inclusive approach.
Benefits
* Average class sizes of 26 in years 7 to 11
* Excellent CPD program
* State-of-the-art facilities including dedicated SEND support area
* Leading edge ICT, including a laptop for staff and pupils
* Medical and Wellbeing Support Service
* Free on-site parking and easy access to the A419
Great Western Academy aims to radically improve the life chances of every student who attends. We use our brand-new building and state-of-the-art facilities (including a purpose-designed SEND suite) to help achieve this, but it is the fantastic team of staff who turn our vision into reality. If you have the proven ability to contribute to our inclusive approach in the classroom and beyond then we would be delighted to hear from you.
Further details are available on the Academy website and in the information documents attached.
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