Teaching Assistant - EYFS (Satellite Provision in Reading, RG2)
Thames Valley School
Reading RG2
- £20,300 per year
- Expiring soon
- Quick apply
- Salary:
- Circa £20,300 (based on circa £23,100 full-time equivalent)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 7 June 2024
Job overview
We have a fantastic career opportunity to be part of an important new provision at our autism specific specialist free school. We will be extending pupil numbers by accepting new early years foundation stage and key stage 3 pupils at a nearby satellite site RG2 Reading.
As a Teaching Assistant, you will be able to help us transform the lives of autistic children and young people by being part of our exceptional education offer. Working alongside teachers and other Teaching Assistants as part of our education team, you will help to address barriers to learning through supportive one-to-one relationships and small group work.
You will have previous experience in a supportive or caring role (paid or voluntary), with a relevant qualification or equivalent experience. You will be a great communicator who is adept at building effective relationships. But above all, you will have an enthusiasm for helping people with autism to thrive.
The role is based at the satellite provision we are developing at our Thames Valley School in Reading. You will work 37 hours a week for 45.8 weeks of the year - salary is reduced pro rata to reflect the nature of the role as principally term-time-only.
We offer a competitive salary and pension, as well as a range of benefits and a focus on staff well-being. More importantly, we offer the opportunity to play a part in highly rewarding work, as part of an ambitious and supportive team.
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About Thames Valley School
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Our School
Thames Valley School in Reading is an Autism Specific Specialist Free School, providing education to 54 children and young people aged 4 to 16. The school helps autistic students build on their strengths, learning, confidence and enjoyment. Our aim is to respond to the needs of each of our students, helping them to grow in confidence and achieve.
We are committed to nurturing the potential of every student, and to creating a supportive environment where each one can thrive. In small classes, our specially trained staff help students to develop socially, personally, emotionally and academically. We offer a broad and balanced curriculum, covering all the traditional subjects, alongside music, art and sport, enrichment and activities.
The school was opened in 2013, with inclusion and community engagement at its core. An Ofsted inspection in April 2024 rated the school as Good (following a previous assessment of Requires Improvement), which underlines the progress of our improvement journey, though we need to continue to embed practice. We are currently making plans to establish a satellite provision on the grounds of nearby Ridgeway Primary School.
Our Trust
The Liberty Academy Trust is an education charity established in 2022. Our vision is to create a world that works for autistic children and young people, by providing an exceptional educational offer so that they achieve success now and are well-prepared for adulthood. We work towards this vision through our core values of courage, determination and teamwork.
We are currently a small Trust of three academies, but we have plans to grow so that our reach and impact can extend further. Committed to providing an excellent education for autistic children and young people, our approach is to support the whole child, offering a balance of personalised teaching and therapeutic support as standard.
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