Specialist Teaching Assistant
Wellow House School
Nottinghamshire
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- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Immediate start available
- Apply by:
- 19 April 2024
Job overview
We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Specialist Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting students with Special Educational Needs (SEN). Could this be you?
As a Specialist Teaching Assistant, you will play a crucial role in ensuring our SEN students receive the support and guidance they need to thrive and fulfil their full potential. Collaborating closely with class teachers and our committed SENCo, you will create a nurturing and enjoyable learning environment where students are valued and equipped to conquer challenges.
About Wellow House School
Wellow House School is an independent school for children aged 3 to 16 years in Newark, Nottinghamshire. We pride ourselves on our thriving and happy school, where excellence and a love of learning are nurtured. Our small class sizes allow our students to benefit from a personalised education and provide our staff with a more manageable workload.
We aim to encourage intellectual curiosity and productive learning habits in both our students and staff. Whether you are fully trained or seeking further qualifications, we have plenty of opportunities for you to broaden your skill set and reach your career goals.
About the Role and You
Contract type: Part-time, permanent
Working pattern: 3 Days a week, Monday to Friday
Salary: £13 an hour
Start date: Immediate start available
What Are We Looking For?
We are looking for someone who has:
- A minimum of two years’ experience working one-to-one with SEN pupils.
- Specific experience working with autism is essential.
- A compassionate and patient approach to working with children with diverse learning needs.
- A commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
What Can We Offer You?
- Reduced class sizes allowing you to focus on teaching and learning.
- Excellent pastoral care and development.
- ‘Refer a Friend’ scheme.
- Wellness programme
- Attractive life assurance package.
- Lunch provided.
- Mentorship programme.
- Bursaries for dependent children at any Alpha School.
If you are enthusiastic, attentive and ready to make a positive difference, we encourage you to apply.
We look forward to welcoming you to Wellow House School!
Wellow House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants for ALL jobs will undergo appropriate child-protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to enhanced level, with costs covered by the company. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
About Wellow House School
Wellow House School is an independent, co-educational preparatory school in Nottinghamshire. Located in Newark, it accommodates 150 students aged 2-13. The School began as a preparatory school for boys aged 7-13 in 1971, in the kitchen and sitting room of a family home in Ravenscar. The school began welcoming girls in the early 1980s and the pre-prep was added in 1986.
We place great emphasis on providing a supportive, caring educational environment at the school with pastoral care a central element of life at Wellow House. With small classes throughout, teachers are able to educate, encourage and nurture pupils on an individual level and help in the development of their knowledge, character and personality. The vibrant learning environment is one where children feel safe, happy and challenged to always achieve their best.
Headteacher
Stephen Thompson
Values and vision
Wellow House School aims to provide a broad curriculum for its students and for each pupil to hone their own strengths and talents. Their family-orientated approach to learning means every student is known by all members of staff and their progress can be accurately monitored. Sport is also an important aspect of the students’ education. The school boasts a heated, indoor swimming pool, a sports hall, tennis court and hockey and rugby pitches.
Wellow House prioritises English and maths, encouraging speaking, listening and reading skills as well as numeracy skills in all of its students. The school also fosters creative work in art and design and encourages sport in everyday life, enabled by excellent facilities.
ISI report
"Overall, pupils’ achievement is good. From the EYFS onwards, pupils are successfully educated and the school’s aims are fulfilled. Standards are above average, and many pupils make good progress over time in relation to their ability. Pupils benefit from and enjoy an all-round education and achieve a commendable range of successes in curricular and extra-curricular activities, particularly in sport, where several achieve county recognition."
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