Overview
Inspirational Teaching Assistants required at this very special school. Are you adaptable and able to bring out the best in our pupils with special talents, aged 2 - 19, with severe, profound or complex needs?
Due to an increase in pupil numbers we require Teaching Assistants to join our "+Outstanding" school. We are looking for drive, enthusiasm and potential to join our friendly, professional, positive and forward looking school. This is a great opportunity to develop your career by building on your current success.
The working hours are 8:30-3:30 or 9:30-2:30 term time only, Monday to Friday. You would be required to work at any site.
As a large special school we have a history of promoting our TAs to Senior TAs and HLTAs. For those that have a degree or working towards a degree we have a career path to becoming a Teacher.
Responsibilities
* Work as part of a class team and cover in other classes when required.
* Support pupils with severe, profound or complex needs to access learning and participate in activities.
* Contribute to developing individual targets and inclusive practice, under the direction of the teaching staff.
* Engage in safeguarding and children’s welfare as part of school policy.
* Participate in school life and contribute to the broader development opportunities such as annual events and activities where appropriate.
Qualifications and Experience
* Successful candidates will either be experienced and successful Teaching Assistants who enjoy team working and taking responsibility or have worked in a Special Needs or child-based environment. Alternatively you may have a passion for special needs and be looking for your first opportunity.
* A commitment to safeguarding and inclusive principles.
* Willingness to undertake professional development and career progression as the school values staff development.
Benefits and Additional Information
* Salary and SEN allowance, pension benefits, and excellent additional staff benefits including confidential staff counselling service, wellbeing app and platform, staff social and well-being events, annual flu vaccinations, and free on-site parking.
* We are a Teaching School and part of a collaborative alliance with other special schools; opportunities for further professional development and career progression.
* Our safeguarding procedures include enhanced disclosure checks and online searches for shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022.
Additional Notes
Five Acre Wood is committed to safeguarding all its pupils. The advert may close early if a suitable candidate is found.
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