Teaching Assistant (Complex Needs)
Abberley Hall
Worcestershire
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Job type:
- Part Time, Temporary
- Apply by:
- 13 December 2021
Job overview
Abberley Hall is a co-educational school with a wonderful community spirit. We take children from the age of 2 to 13. The Prep school (age 8 to 13) is predominantly a boarding school and the Nursery and Pre-prep departments are for day pupils only.
We are currently seeking a Teaching Assistant (Complex Needs) whilst a named pupil who requires specialist support is enrolled at Abberley Hall School. These needs include physical issues, mixed bilateral hearing loss, short sight, astigmatism, speech and language difficulties and a delay in learning needs.
Further details of working at Abberley Hall and our Application form can be found on our website: https://www.abberleyhall.co.uk/current-vacancies.
Completed Application forms should be sent to the Headmaster c/o Human Resources, Malvern College, Malvern, Worcestershire WR143DF or via email to human.resources@abberleyhall.co.uk to arrive no later than noon on Monday 13th December 2021.
Interviews are currently scheduled to be held on Friday 17th December 2021.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are ‘spent’ unless they are ‘protected’ under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
Abberley Hall School exists to provide a quality all round education for pupils aged 2 ½ – 13 and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Candidates must be prepared to undergo child protection screening and an Enhanced DBS check.
You will be required to provide proof of your identity, right to work in the UK and qualifications during the selection process. We may seek references on short-listed candidates that will include questions about past disciplinary actions or allegations in relation to behaviour with children and may approach previous employers for information to verify particular experience or qualifications before interview.
Attached documents
About Abberley Hall
Abberley Hall is a coeducational school for children aged between two and 13 in the Worcestershire countryside. Children attend the pre-preparatory school and nursery up to the age of 7, before joining the boarding and day preparatory school from the age of eight. The grounds extend across 90 acres, parts of which are used as an Outdoor Learning area and for playing sport or participating in after-school activities. Around 300 pupils are taught at the school, spending a significant amount of time outdoors. Lessons in French, drama, science and PE lessons are provided from an early age.
Headteacher
Jonnie Besley
Values and Vision
The school values small classes and high-quality teaching, with committed pastoral care. It believes this approach helps make sure the teachers understand the children as individuals. Abberley Hall tries to make learning an exciting experience, striving for innovation while maintaining a strong academic ethos and offering support to any pupils in need of it. A strong culture of performance and participation is encouraged from the outset of a child’s time at Abberley Hall. All pupils get regular opportunities to play sport and music, take part in theatrical performances and speak publically.
ISI report
"Caring and supportive staff have created a welcoming environment where children can achieve well in line with the school's values and ethos, and develop their skills appropriately. The well-resourced outdoor play areas, including the Nursery garden, enable the younger children in the Nursery to engage in imaginative role play and adventurous physical activities. All children respond well to the staff's expectations of them and, as a result, they are enthusiastic and motivated learners."
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