OVERVIEW

Are you looking for the next step in your Teaching Assistant career? Are you looking for a new challenge in the special needs sector which offers both a high level of reward and attractive pay? Maybe you are ready to extend your current knowledge and experience of working with young people who have special educational and complex needs?
Following the creation of new roles within the school, we are seeking to appoint Assistant Teachers to work with the young people in our care at Booker Park School.
Working as part of a team you will provide support for the class teacher and assist with the whole planning cycle and the management/preparation of resources. Enjoy the benefits of working within Buckinghamshire Council including financial rewards and discounts on purchases from local shops, cafes and restaurants, pension scheme and a 24 hour free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme.

ABOUT US

Part of the Vale Federation of Schools, Booker Park School is a primary special school. With 243 pupils on roll, Booker Park caters for primary aged children with a broad diversity of complex needs including profound and multiple, severe and moderate learning difficulties. Almost half of the pupils have an additional diagnosis of an autistic spectrum condition. We look for all our young people to be successful learners enabling them to achieve their potential in a caring and supportive environment. We provide high quality education and care and students have access to a range of therapies, multi-agency professionals and a team of therapists who support students’ needs. We offer an excellent training package for staff together with a fantastic opportunity to become part of an innovative and forward thinking team who are providing a therapeutic and unique learning environment for its pupils.
Website:
www.thevalefederation.com

ABOUT THE ROLE

As an Assistant Teacher the successful candidate will work with the class teacher in lesson planning, evaluating and adjusting lesson/work plans as appropriate. You will assist with the development and implementation of individual education and personal care plans, attending to personal hygiene needs and administering medicines. You will be required to lead whole classes during the teacher’s non-contact time and also during the short-term absence of the teacher. Comprehensive training is provided as appropriate to the role with a brand new continued professional development programme allowing every staff member opportunities to develop and flourish.
Please see candidate pack for further details.