Scale 3 Teaching Assistant
Russet House School
Enfield
- Expired
- Salary:
- £17,722 - £18,042 pa inc (Scale 3)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 14 July 2022
Job overview
Russet House School is an outstanding community special school for autistic children aged 3 – 11 years old. The school also has a satellite provision and is likely to expand off-site in the future.
Do you have the ability to be a scale 3 Teaching Assistant at Russet House School?
· Are you keen to learn about autism and have an interest in child development?
· Are you good at working as part of a team?
Ideal candidates for this position will:
· Have a proven ability or an interest in working with children with autism or other special educational needs
· Have the ability to manage behaviour which challenges
· Be able to accompany pupils in the water during swimming lessons
Hours: 33 hours per week x 39 weeks per annum
Actual Salary Range £17,722 - £18,042 pa inc (Scale 3)
For further information and an application pack (application form, job description & person specification) please visit our school website: www.russethouse.enfield.sch.uk/School/Vacancies/
Visits to the school are welcome. Please contact the school office to arrange your visit.
Closing Date: Thursday 14th July 2022, 9 a.m
Interviews: Thursday 21st July 2022
(Shortlisted candidates will be in school all day)
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Candidates who have applied in the last 6 months will not be considered.
Russet House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and anyone applying to work at the school is expected to share this commitment.
All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory enhanced criminal records with Barred List check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
In line with recent legislation, applicants must have a command of spoken English that is sufficient to effectively carry out duties of the role.
CVs will not be accepted.
About Russet House School
Russet House School offers a broad and balanced education for children with autism in a happy, purposeful atmosphere, where everyone counts and every achievement is valued.
The school has been purpose-built and offers superb facilities and resources but the most important resource, however, is the partnership between parents, staff and, of course, children.
Russet House also runs the Enfield Advisory Service for Autism on behalf of Enfield Council.
Our Mission Statement
“At Russet House School we aim to be a centre of excellence, providing a nurturing environment where the individual needs of children with autism are met through multi-disciplinary assessment and high quality teaching.”
Aims of Russet House
1. To provide accommodation and a physical environment designed to meet the needs of pupils with autism.
2. To provide a broad, balanced, relevant curriculum for pupils with autism, which includes access to the Foundation
and National Curriculum at appropriate levels.
3. To provide a range of teaching methods and interventions informed by a knowledge and understanding of autism.
4. To maximise potential and raise levels of achievement, particularly in the areas of communication, social
development and management of behaviour.
5. To create a learning environment which encourages flexibility of thought and promotes confidence, independence
and self-esteem.
6. To provide a learning context which reflects the diversity of cultural backgrounds and offers equal opportunities for
all.
7. To offer multi-disciplinary assessment and ongoing intervention.
8. To create an environment where parents/carers and professionals are seen as equal partners in an interactive
team.
9. To help the child with autism develop appropriate behaviour with an appreciation and acceptance of social norms
through individual and group learning experiences.
10. To promote honesty, courtesy, self-discipline, tolerance and respect for others and their beliefs.
11. To create a working environment where all staff, regardless of role, are valued for their contribution to all aspects
of school life.
12. To maintain an experienced and well-trained team and offer opportunities for ongoing staff development and
training, particularly in the area of autism.
13. To raise awareness of autism and associated communication disorders.
14. To provide integration into mainstream school where appropriate.
15. To promote inclusive education by working in partnership with other special and mainstream schools.
16. To establish positive links with the local community.
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