School: Bettridge School (Special)
Address: Warden Hill Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Title: Health Needs TA Tracheostomy Care - Bettridge School
Grade: Grade 7 (pts 21-25) £32,115 - £35,235 pa pro rata
Allowances: (Not applicable)
Hours: Part Time (30 hours)
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Closing Date: 13/07/2025
Interview Date: 16/07/2025
Start Date: 01/09/2025
Health Needs TA Tracheostomy Care
Fixed Term 1 Year, in the first instance
Grade 7 (Point 21) £32,115 p.a. pro-rata
30 hours per week, term time plus inset days – annual salary approx. £22,349
Bettridge is a Special School for pupils aged 2-19 who have a wide range of learning difficulties ranging from moderate to profound. Many have challenging behaviours and complex medical needs. A focus on empowering and supporting pupils to achieve the best possible outcomes is central to the role of all staff members.
We are seeking to appoint a Health Needs Designated Teaching Assistant to support an individual pupil with a tracheostomy. The person recruited will work as part of a class team and alongside a fully trained NHS nurse. The new Teaching Assistant will be given full training for the specific health needs of the individual child. They will also be involved in supporting the teaching and learning and health needs of the individual child and other children in the class. 30 hours per week, 8.45am-3.15pm with half an hour unpaid lunch.
If the child’s needs change, they leave school or funding ceases then the contract will come to an end.
We are looking for staff who are resilient and flexible and have the ability to work as part of a team to promote a love of learning for all our young people across all ages, abilities and needs within the school.
All of our policies can be found on our school website, www.bettridgeschool.co.uk, these include our safeguarding and child protection policy.
Applications must be on the Bettridge School Application Form (CVs are not accepted), to be received by MIDDAY on the closing date.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, and volunteers, to share the same commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Please click on the website link to the right of this advert - click on School Information and then on Vacanciesto apply.
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