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Autism Provision Teaching Assistant

Autism Provision Teaching Assistant

Little Ilford School

Newham

  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2017
Apply by:
22 June 2017

Job overview

Learning Together, Achieving Together, Succeeding Together

Little Ilford School’s Autism Provision is due to open in September 2017. We are seeking to appoint five highly motivated and enthusiastic teaching assistants to support our first cohort of students with Autism and severe communication needs.

The role includes supporting students within the provision, in mainstream lessons and during social times as well as supporting the development of the provision under the direction of the Autism Provision manager.

Candidates will:

  • Be good communicators and able to work as a member of a team;
  • Have a commitment to professional development;
  • Be open-minded and creative in meeting student’s individual needs;
  • Be able to deal positively and calmly with students who have a high level of need;
  • Be able to take part in swimming lessons and life skills trips and prepared to support students with personal care.
  • Be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of students with Autism and severe communication needs;
  • Have a minimum ‘C’ GCSE English and Maths and a relevant NVQ level 2-3 or equivalent.

We can offer:

  • A challenging and rewarding role within an innovative and dynamic provision;
  • A friendly and supportive working environment in brand new purpose built facilities;
  • Training and opportunities for professional development;
  • Ownership of the role;
  • The opportunity to have a significant impact on students’ development in a supportive and innovative provision.

To apply, obtain further information or for an informal discussion please contact Debbie Silvestri on 020 8928 3548/email d.silvestri@littleilford.org or go to www.JobsGoPublic.com  

The closing date is Friday 23 June 2017.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful candidates.

LITTLE ILFORD SCHOOL
Rectory Road,
Manor Park,
London E12 6JB
Headteacher – Ian Wilson

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About Little Ilford School

+44 20 8 478 8024

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Little Ilford School is a mixed, non-selective, non-denominational, 11-16 secondary school, situated in the London Borough of Newham. The school, which was founded in 1957, has 1,500 students on roll.

Little Ilford School is part of the Manor Park Schools Community Partnership, along with most of its partnership primary schools, and is a Lead Practitioner Learning Centre for the SSAT.

Headteacher

Andrew Finn

Values and vision

Little Ilford School has high expectations for all students in terms of results, participation, destinations and employment. The school aims to provide a broad and balanced curriculum (within and beyond lessons) which develops the whole student and broadens their horizons. There is an outstanding CPD offer so that staff can develop their practice within the classroom and in leadership.

The school aims to work with all community stakeholders to improve outcomes. It has an inclusive culture which removes barriers to lifelong learning, enabling staff to improve outcomes for students. The school aims to develop confident, creative, socially mobile students who are active agents of social change, and outstanding staff who are nurtured through excellent professional development. Our vision statement is 'Courage, Commitment, Compassion'.

Ofsted

“Teaching over time is outstanding. Every individual counts and careful monitoring and intervention systems ensure all students achieve their ambitious targets. The extremely effective leadership team, led by a passionate and relentless headteacher, has transformed the school. Disabled students and those who have special educational needs make outstanding progress. Students are extremely well supported by the school’s caring and highly effective community. Attendance is excellent.”

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