Teaching Assistant supporting a VI Child
Woodside Academy
Belmont Rd, Erith
- Expired
- Salary:
- Bexley 05/01 – 05/04 dependent on experience
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- As soon as possible
Job overview
Belmont Primary School is a successful, fully inclusive, oversubscribed two form entry school with a Nursery and specialist provision for pupils with visual impairment and physical/medical needs. We also have an assessment unit for pupils with complex needs. Our staff are hardworking and enthusiastic and pupils enjoy learning in a stimulating environment. Belmont School is part of a hard federation with Woodside School. The two schools share one Executive Headteacher.
We are particularly interested in someone who has an interest in VI or who is willing to be trained. The ideal candidates will possess excellent communication interpersonal skills and have experience of working with children. The successful candidate will join a friendly, supportive team with opportunities for further training.
We can offer you the opportunity:
- To work in a safe, successful and inclusive school community.
- To have access to a wide range of resources and support to help you in the role.
- To work as part of an experienced teaching team
- To further develop and enhance your skills through continuing professional development.
This post is considered to be a customer-facing position; as such it falls within scope of the Code of Practice on English language requirement for public sector workers. The school therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the person specification. These will be applied during the recruitment/selection and probationary stages.
Visits to the school are encouraged. To apply for an application pack please email officemanagerbelmont@bwf.education or alternatively contact Mrs Sue Gonzalez, Office Manager on 01322 432057
References will be requested for those short listed ONLY and prior to interview.
Only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and other employment checks.
The school is committed to equality and diversity in employment practice and service delivery.
For further information about the school please visit the school website. www.belmont.bexley.sch.uk
Closing Date for Applications: Noon on Monday 3rd September 2018
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About Woodside Academy
This special, over-subscribed academy offers provision for 4–19-year-olds with Autism (ASD) and moderate learning needs.
Our calm, caring, welcoming and purposeful environment ensures that every child is well supported, with learning and therapy tailored to individual needs.
We value trust, honesty and kindness and focus on helping our pupils to become happy and confident.
We prepare our pupils for all stages of development by raising their achievement and helping them to develop strong communication skills. This ensures they can be heard, are informed and can make meaningful choices – which are all key to future success.
We also focus on the development of independence and social communication and interaction with our rich, child-centred curriculum. This is tailored to individual need, ability and wellbeing – encompassing ambitious academic and holistic aspirations as our young people journey towards adulthood.
At the end of Year 11, pupils achieve qualifications in English, Maths, Science and a vocational subject. They may choose either to progress onto local colleges or to remain at Woodside for their sixth form education. Our young people typically access a range of further education courses according to their interests and ability, with staff and external advisors providing support and guidance regarding the progression options on offer to them.
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