Description
The job itself
2 x Fixed Term Teaching Assistant (Level 2) roles to work with SEN children (one full time and one part time) required ASAP, date to be confirmed: £25,583 pa pro rata (£13.26 per hour).
Full time role - Monday to Friday 8.45am - 12.00pm and 1.00 - 3.45pm (30 hours), Fixed Term, Term Time Only. Part time role - approximately 19 hours per week - days and times to be confirmed, Fixed Term, Term Time Only
We currently have a vacancy for a full time and a part time Teaching Assistant (Level 2) to work as a team with SEN children at Dunswell Academy, which is part of Edukos Trust.
Dunswell Academy is a small school with 91 children taught across four classes. At the schools last Ofsted inspection in June 2022, it was rated Good.
We are looking for an inspirational teaching assistant who, as well as a good level of English and Maths (GSCE or equivalent), will also require a minimum of a Teaching Assistant Level 2 qualification and experience of working with children in an educational setting. As a school we can offer you a warm and welcoming environment with lots of opportunities for support and upskilling.
Previous experience of working with children with additional needs would be desirable, as well as being confident supporting social, emotional and mental health needs and following a bespoke plan.
A full job description and person specification are attached for further information.
Two references will be taken up, an online search carried out and a Disclosure and Barring Service check undertaken for the successful applicant.
Edukos Trust is committed to:
1. Promoting equality, diversity and inclusion.
2. Ensuring staff are protected from unlawful direct or indirect discrimination resulting from a protected characteristic (e.g. age, disability, gender reassignment, being married or in a civil partnership, being pregnant or on maternity leave, race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation).
3. Delivering high quality teaching and services that meet the diverse needs of its children and its workforce, ensuring that no individual or group is disadvantaged.
4. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees/volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. See our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policies on the Trust Website. Please note, online searches will be done as part of due diligence checks.