Teaching Assistant Grade 3 Grade 3 spinal point 7 – 17, £21,258.23 - £24,977.43 per annum 35 hours per week – Potential for hours to be negotiable Permanent We are seeking to appoint an outstanding individual to meet the needs of learners, who are at risk of exclusion or have been excluded from mainstream education. It is essential the candidate has the ability to work with small groups on targeted interventions, to administer assessments and work alongside the teacher to support learners in the unit. A teaching assistant qualification Experience working successfully with children with social, emotional and mental health needs The ability to engage and enthuse children’s learning Experience of planning and delivering lessons to small groups High expectations of children’s learning and behaviour The ability to work as part of a team A good sense of humour and a calm, caring approach We can offer : A friendly supportive team High quality professional development The opportunity to offer a really positive contribution to the lives of vulnerable children For information please contact – office@thebeacon.worcs.sch.uk or by telephone 01527 514068 All completed applications should be returned directly to The Beacon Unit (Longdon Close, Woodrow South, Redditch, B98 7UZ). Applications can be accepted by email or paper application form with accompanying letter. CVs will not be accepted. Please see the job description and person specification for further details on this position. This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.