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Bank Teaching Assistant

Bank Teaching Assistant

Rugeley School

Staffordshire

Salary:
£9.10 per hour
Job type:
Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
Apply by:
31 August 2021

Job overview

Rugeley School, Blithbury Road, Blithbury, Rugeley, WS15 3JQ

Hours: Bank (term time only)

We require a Bank Teaching Assistant to join our team at Rugeley School.  The successful candidate will undertake education support duties and assist the class teacher in the day to day needs of the students we care for.

Rugeley School is an independent residential school for children with Autism from the age of 5-19 years.  Our school, which opened in May 2000, stands at the forefront in the education of children with Autism.

Duties will include:

  • Supporting with students educational progress and behaviour
  • Keeping student records up to date
  • Work as part of a dedicated team
  • Attend training where relevant

This is a physically demanding role and staff will also need to have the emotional resilience to deal with the challenging behaviours that autism can present.

Successful applicants will be required to provide support and assistance to the class teachers in all aspects of pupil related classroom and wider school based activities helping the students with all lessons, the role also involves personal care.

Due to the location of our sites, being able to drive and having access to a car would be useful.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our employees to share in this commitment.

Your Benefits

  • Priory Perks reward and discount scheme
  • Comprehensive induction
  • Pension scheme
  • We cover the cost of your enhanced disclosure check
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Commitment to your ongoing training and career progression
  • Employee recognition scheme.

References

For all roles we require a minimum of two references.  References provided must cover the last 3 years, for all of our services we will need to request all references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults. Please be advised that references may be requested prior to interview for roles within our schools.

About us

From education to hospitals, care homes and secure facilities, the Priory Group of Companies offers individually tailored, multidisciplinary treatment programmes for those with complex educational needs or requiring acute, long-term and respite mental healthcare.

Disclosure

Priory Education Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and disclosures with the relevant body at an enhanced level. We are an equal opportunities employer. Priory Education and Children's services will cover the cost of a DBS.

About Rugeley School

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  • Rugeley School
  • Blithbury Road, Blithbury, Rugeley
  • Staffordshire
  • WS15 3JQ
  • United Kingdom
+44 1889 504400

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Rugeley School is a specialist residential school for young people aged five to 19 with autism and moderate to severe learning difficulties. The school provides a modern setting in which students can achieve an enhanced degree of emotional stability through an active approach to learning. This approach helps reduce anxiety levels and enables full access to the curriculum. Students are able to engage in daily life with increased confidence, self-esteem, dignity and independence.

Rugeley School offers a warm and welcoming environment and there is a clear structure and routine in place to provide consistency for all of our young people.

Services offered:

  • A modern school setting
  • A 40 week education and up to 52 week care programme
  • A 24 hour curriculum
  • An active physical approach to learning
  • Small class teaching groups
  • Specialist teachers in key subjects
  • A high staffing ratio
  • Two speech and language therapists
  • Focus on the development of independent skills
  • A key worker system within the residential setting
  • Access to occupational therapy as required
  • Access to a Consultant Paediatrician as required

Placements are long term and for up to 52 weeks of the year depending on individual need. All of the young people referred to the school will have a Statement of Special Educational Need. Rugeley School can provide places for up to 48 students.

Environment and facilities

Rugeley School is a purpose-built facility in the heart of Staffordshire close to Rugeley, Lichfield and picturesque Cannock Chase. Access is easily gained from the Midland motorway network.

The school has two residential sites which can accommodate up to 36 young people in six houses, each with its own separate entrance. All accommodation is designed to be comfortable and homely reflecting domestic style living with modern furniture. Bedrooms are available for single occupancy, all with en-suite facilities and young people are encouraged to personalise their bedrooms to reflect individual preference. Our young people are allocated in houses according to gender, age and appropriate mix of individuals. Houses with six children provide a minimum of three staff on duty at any one time.

Classrooms are spacious and modern with specialist facilities for music, art and food technology. There is a library and ICT suite, a large gymnasium and a swimming pool.

Outcomes and achievements

Students will achieve an enhanced degree of emotional stability through an active approach to learning, which reduces anxiety levels and enables them to access the curriculum. They are able to engage in daily life with increased confidence, self-esteem, dignity and independence.

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