Are you looking for a rewarding part-time role that fits around your studies or family commitments? We are seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants to join our bank staff and support our vision for education. This flexible role is perfect for students or those with caring responsibilities, offering 2-3 days per week to fit around your schedule. At The Russett School we are committed to our values, which shape everything we do. We are looking for individuals who share our passion for education and want to make a meaningful impact on students’ lives. We are looking for someone who is: Caring in nature; someone who values a nurturing approach Positive in their attitude and disposition Committed and keen to learn all about SEN, in particular pupils who have severe and complex learning needs. Motivated to support our learners, someone who wants to makes difference An excellent team player who enjoys working collaboratively with others Our pupils would like someone who is - Funny, happy, caring, keeps us safe and helps us to learn!" We value……. Community – Resilience – Wellbeing – Respect - Empowerment At the Russett School we seek to prepare our learners for life through prioritising skills required to meet their full potential. Through our specialist curriculum, our children and young people are empowered through a strong emphasis on the development of individual communication strategies and life skills. Our Russett team provide enriching and safe environments, where our pupils are encouraged to develop independence, whilst promoting well-being for a happy and fulfilled future. Shaw Education Trust offer the following employee benefits with your Teaching or Support Staff employment: An excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (Support Staff) / Teachers Pension (Teaching Staff) Support Staff only based on working full time, all year - Generous holiday entitlement from your first day of employment (37 days holiday rising to 39 days after 5 years’ service including Bank Holidays) Electric Car Scheme: Environmentally friendly vehicles with our electric car scheme. Access to Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan: Enjoy health services designed to support your well-being. Free DiscountForTeachers Scheme for all staff (Support and Teaching), Exclusive discounts to save money with a wide selection of discounts and exclusive offers from hundreds of the biggest brands. Free Eye Tests Cycle to work scheme Access to our Institute of Education and fantastic opportunities to help you grow, contribute and flourish in your role and in the Trust. We know our people are the key to our success and so we’re committed to ensuring the employment experience at Shaw Education Trust is a rewarding one. Our Special settings cater for children and young people with a wide range of Special Educational Needs from children with profound medical needs and life limiting conditions, those with severe, moderate and sensory needs through to young people with social emotional and mental health needs that require support and understanding to help them to navigate their world. Whether you are a teacher, a teaching assistant, a healthcare professional or work in facilities, admin or operations all of our Special Schools offer you the opportunity to work within an establishment that has a ‘family’ feel that puts the children, young people and their families at the heart of what they do. All the pupils within our Special Schools have an individualised education and are educated in small classes and groups with enhanced support to ensure that all of their needs are met. There is nothing more rewarding than being part of a team that supports a child or young person with Special Educational Needs to reach their goals. You truly will make a difference to the life of a young person and their family. Shaw Education Trust are a thriving mix of diverse and growing schools including Primary, Secondary and Special Schools all working together to improve the lives of young people in our communities. We are sponsored by Shaw Trust a charity organisation that focuses on transforming lives. We’re a growing group of dynamically awesome academies providing education to children of all ages and abilities. Staff across our team of schools are dedicated to ensuring that every child has the opportunity to be successful, whatever their starting point in life. Our schools span from Birmingham to Bury, meaning that we can support students from all walks of life, no matter their background or socioeconomic status. In doing this, we are able to help ensure all children are able to access a high standard of education, with all being treated equally. Salary: G4, SCP13-16 - £25,186 - £25,989 - FTE Actual Salary: £13.05 - £13.47 per hour Working hours: Varies dependent on hours agreed as can offer flexibility for Bank Staff