A Specialist College for Communication and Interaction
Permanent Teaching Assistant
Permanent Contract - 30 hours per week, 8.45am to 4.30pm Monday, 8.45am to 3.30pm Tuesday to Friday
Grade 2: APTC 3 Point 5
This is a successful school with supportive governors and very special pupils. We are seeking to appoint Teaching Assistants to support pupils (sometimes 1:1) in mixed-age specialist classes. A first aid qualification would be desirable but not essential.
Responsibilities and Qualifications
A Teaching Assistant at Corbets Tey School will have:
* Experience and knowledge of working with children with a wide range of abilities
* A general understanding of national/foundation stage curriculum
* Flexibility to be able to work in a range of classes with pupils of varying ages and need
* Secure knowledge and skills relating to strategies in working with pupils with Complex Learning Needs
* An interest, motivation and passion for working with special needs children and developing skills to facilitate this
* Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities
* Calm, controlled and effective communication and relate well to all children and adults within the school
* The ability to reflect on own behaviour to ensure teams are strong and working together to meet the needs of all pupils
* Ability to work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within this
* A high level of professionalism and the ability to distinguish personal and professional boundaries in school related relationships both in and outside of the school
* Level 2 (GCSE) Qualifications in English and Maths (or the ability to show a high level of competence in literacy and numeracy school related tasks)
* An aptitude for understanding and/or working knowledge of specialist IT software and other IT resources such as iPads to support students’ learning and communication
* Be willing to develop a full working knowledge, understanding and adherence to relevant school policies, practice and procedures
Benefits Offered
* Employee Assistance Program
* Cycle to Work scheme
* High quality professional training and career development opportunities
* Supportive and friendly work environment
Please send your completed application to recruitment@corbetstey.havering.sch.uk
This post is exempt from the provision of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; the successful applicant will be expected to undertake an enhanced disclosure.
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