Assistant Teacher (level 3) Rapid Progress /SEN Specialism

An exciting opportunity has arisen at our oversubscribed and rated "good" academy for students from 11 to 19 years of age, for a Level 3 (qualified or working towards) Assistant Teacher to work as part of our Specialised Learning Faculty to support our Rapid Progress Intervention Program and to lead advice and support in an area of SEN Specialism. We are looking for an individual with strong classroom skills and SEN experience and knowledge, who can support, motivate and inspire students who need particular help to overcome barriers to learning in a main stream educational setting. You will need to be a team player but also be able to work independently, show great flexibility, creativity and have outstanding communication and organisation skills.  

You will collaborate with teachers in planning and delivering programs of teaching and learning activities for classes, groups or individuals. The primary focus is to undertake educational activities with individuals, groups and whole classes within a framework agreed with and under the overall direction and supervision of a qualified teacher.  

You will work alongside the lead teacher in administrating and delivering our Rapid Progress Intervention to achieve measurable student progress. You will work with both individual students and small groups to deliver interventions.  

You will have a specialised knowledge in an SEN area that you can take the lead to deliver training and awareness to SEN colleagues and teaching staff. If not already qualified we will expect to support previous experience or enthusiasm for an SEN specialism with formally recognised training and qualification.  

This role will start ASAP and will be subject to a 6 month probationary period. The salary for this role is H4 £9.52 to £10.37 per hour, for 36.66 hours per week 38 weeks per annum. There may be a requirement to work some additional inset days by mutual agreement. These would be paid as extra hours. Working hours 8.30-4.30 Mon to Fri term time with 40 mins unpaid breaks per day.  The closing date for applications is Friday 1st December 9am. Interviews will be held later that week. Application forms and person Spec forms are to be sent to Ann Tyson. a.tyson@marlborogh.herts.sch.uk. We reserve the right to review applications upon receipt and therefore may appoint before the closing date.

If you would like to visit our school please contact Ann Tyson HR administrator on 01727 731 395 a.tyson@marlborogh.herts.sch.uk 

To learn more about what it is like to work at our school please see our recruitment film at http://www.themarlboroughscienceacademy.co.uk/page/?title=Job+Opportunities&pid=77#  

The school supports and promotes the safeguarding of children and is an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview. This vacancy will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. Candidates will be required to provide evidence of the right to work in the UK.