TEACHING ASSISTANT - PERMANENT

• 32 hours a week
• BANES Grade 4
• Term time only plus 5 INSETS

Hours:

• Monday: 8.40am - 3.35pm
• Tuesday: 8.40am - 4.30pm
• Wednesday - Friday: 8.40am - 3.15pm

We are seeking to appoint a hard working and dedicated teaching assistant to work at Fosse Way School, a school for children aged 4-19, who have an Education, Health and Care plan.
As a teaching assistant at our school, the role is incredibly varied meaning you could be providing more general classroom support and at other times you could be working on a 1:1 basis with an individual child. The post holder’s responsibilities include the meeting of pupils’ emotional, social and physical needs and liaising with teaching staff in the development and delivery of a differentiated curriculum. Applicants will need to be confident, resilient and have excellent communication skills. We are a hard-working and enthusiastic team who enjoy the challenges and opportunities of working within a school environment. The post holder’s responsibilities include the meeting of pupils’ emotional, social and physical needs and liaising with teaching staff in the development and delivery of a differentiated curriculum.

Applicants should:

• have excellent communication skills, good emotional literacy and be resilient in challenging environments
• be passionate, inspirational and put the needs of children and young people first
• be calm & able to maintain a sense of humour under pressure, whilst flexible enough to adapt as situations change
• be committed to developing pupils’ independence and emotional and physical well-being
• work collaboratively within a team and alongside other professionals to ensure that learning is appropriate to meet the needs of individual learners

We can offer you:

• children who will make you smile everyday
• a commitment to professional development and career progression
• a school where staff enjoy working as part of a dedicated, supportive and creative team, aiming for excellence
• excellent and exciting indoor and outdoor learning environments
• a supportive and encouraging Leadership Team
• the support of a Trust who like us, values its employees and respects our school’s individuality

Previous experience of working in a special school is an advantage, although training will be provided. The position will be an excellent opportunity for colleagues looking for a new challenge. Applicants from specialist or mainstream settings are encouraged.
We warmly welcome visits to our school so you can see for yourself all we have to offer. Please contact the school office to arrange a convenient time.
All applications should be made via MyNewTerm
The Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £25,584.00-£25,992.00 per year
Expected hours: 32 per week

Schedule:

• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work Location: In perso

Please refer the Job description for details