Teaching Assistant

About Magdalen Court School

Magdalen Court School provides education for approximately 90 pupils with special educational needs. The focus for the school is to support pupils with high levels of anxiety and specific learning difficulties including autism.

Magdalen Court School strives to create an environment where each pupil’s individual strengths, talents and aptitudes are nurtured and developed. It is an inclusive school which works to provide a first-class education that encourages pupils to think independently and to develop their full intellectual, creative and physical potential. Its success is the result of the recognition of the unique worth and importance of each child.

By knowing every pupil socially, emotionally and academically, Magdalen Court School can be sure that each pupil will flourish and acquire the confidence and self-belief to achieve a fulfilling and successful future and to become confident, accomplished and ambitious young adults.

We have the following vacancy:

TEACHING ASSISTANT

 Magdalen Court School are looking to appoint a number of general teaching assistants to work as directed throughout the school.

The successful candidates will provide general support, under the direction of a teacher, to help engage and support the progress of children and young people in the school. Working hours are full time: 8.30am – 4.30pm, Monday to Friday, term time only (36.6 weeks).

Salary: £12.70 per hour; £20,104 (Actual Salary) 

Experience of working with children who have autism or anxiety would be an advantage.

This role requires the ability to fulfill all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.

A full induction programme and opportunities for professional development will be provided. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check. Please ensure you read and understand our Privacy Notice, which is available on our website, before applying. We make appointments in accordance with our Safer Recruitment Policy.

Interested applicants may email haustin@magdalencourt.org to discuss the role further and/ or arrange a visit.

A full induction programme and opportunities for professional development will be provided.

This role requires the ability to fulfill all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.

How to apply:

Please complete the application form which can be found on our school website www.magdalencourt.org

When completing application forms, applicants are advised that submitting an incorrect or insufficiently completed application form will result in non-selection for an interview. Particular attention should be made to supplying a full career history since secondary education and referees meeting the required criteria.

SEND COMPLETED APPLICATIONS TO: haustin@magdalencourt.org

Please note: CVs will not be considered.

Please note that we reserve the right to conclude the application period before the closing date. We will be reviewing the applications and shortlisting for this post during the advertising period and the role may therefore be filled prior to the closing date.

Closing date: Monday 3rd of June 2024