SEN Teaching Assistants

Location

Widnes, Cheshire | United Kingdom

Job description

We are seeking to appoint 3 experienced Teaching Assistants to work with SEND pupils in our school. The main purpose of the role is to work under the instruction/guidance of teaching staff to undertake work/care/support programmes, to enable access to learning for pupils and to assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom. We would welcome candidates who can demonstrate the following: NVQ 2 or equivalent in teaching assistance Some experience of working with children with SEND The ability to work effectively within a team environment, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities The ability to promote a positive ethos and role model positive attributes Good level of interpersonal, numeracy and literacy skills An understanding of Safeguarding procedures and can promote the welfare and safety of children that they come into contact with Brookfields School provides a quality, inclusive and specialist education for pupils with severe and complex learning difficulties and autistic spectrum disorders. Our Special settings cater for children and young people with a wide range of Special Educational Needs from children with profound medical needs and life limiting conditions, those with severe, moderate and sensory needs through to young people with social emotional and mental health needs that require support and understanding to help them to navigate their world. Whether you are a teacher, a teaching assistant, a healthcare professional or work in facilities, admin or operations all of our Special Schools offer you the opportunity to work within an establishment that has a ‘family’ feel that puts the children, young people and their families at the heart of what they do. All the pupils within our Special Schools have an individualised education and are educated in small classes and groups with enhanced support to ensure that all of their needs are met. There is nothing more rewarding than being part of a team that supports a child or young person with Special Educational Needs to reach their goals. You truly will make a difference to the life of a young person and their family. All candidates are required to provide a supporting statement on the formal application forms which states clearly your reasons for applying, skills and experience for this position. Shaw Education Trust offer the following benefits with your Teaching or Support Staff employment:
An excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (Support Staff) / Teachers Pension (Teaching Staff) Support Staff only based on working full time, all year - Generous holiday entitlement from your first day of employment (37 days holiday rising to 39 days after 5 years’ service including Bank Holidays) Access to health and wellbeing support via Occupational Health Cycle to work scheme Access to our Institute of Education and fantastic opportunities to help you grow, contribute and flourish in your role and in the Trust. We know our people are the key to our success and so we’re committed to ensuring the employment experience at Shaw Education Trust is a rewarding one. Shaw Education Trust are a thriving mix of diverse and growing schools including Primary, Secondary and Special Schools all working together to improve the lives of young people in our communities. We are sponsored by Shaw Trust a charity organisation that focuses on transforming lives. All the pupils within our Special Schools have an individualised education and are educated in small classes and groups with enhanced support to ensure that all of their needs are met. There is nothing more rewarding than being part of a team that supports a child or young person with Special Educational Needs to reach their goals. You truly will make a difference to the life of a young person and their family.This position is subject to appropriate vetting procedures including an online checks and criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions. All shortlisted candidates will undergo an online search as part of Trust safer recruitment checks. We are an Equal Opportunities employer and will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. In accordance with our safer recruitment policy CV’s alone will not be accepted. Salary: Grade 4 – SCP 13 – 16 - £23,115 - £23,893 Actual Salary: £20,148 - £20,826 Working hours: Monday to Friday – 37 hours, 39 weeks a year Application deadline: Friday, 22nd March 2024 at 9am Interview date: Week commencing 25th March 2024 We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date as we review applications on an on-going basis and interviews may be arranged as suitable candidates are identified, therefore, we encourage early applications. Successful candidates will be subject to a fully Enhanced DBS check along with other relevant employment checks.

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