Higher Level Teaching Assistant: The Base (Specialist Autism Provision)
Rawlins Academy
Leicestershire
- Expired
- Salary:
- Grade 8
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- As soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 12 December 2019
Job overview
Rawlins – Act wisely and make the most of every opportunity
Rawlins is a good school with an outstanding sixth form
SEND Higher Level Teaching Assistant: The Base (specialist autism provision)
To commence: As soon as possible
Grade 8 (£14,912 actual salary)
30 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time plus 1 week)
We are seeking an innovative and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our flourishing academy in The Base (specialist autism provision). The successful candidate will have experience of working with young people on the autism spectrum in an educational setting and a passion for inspiring all students to reach the highest standards. Rawlins has a successful Skills for Learning department for children with have moderate learning difficulties. Students in The Base access the specialist autism provision, mainstream and Skills for Learning environments.
This is an excellent opportunity to join one of Leicestershire’s largest schools with currently over 1500 on role including more than 300 in Sixth Form. There is a strong sense of community in the school, the village of Quorn and the surrounding areas with a committed parent support base. Teamwork is a key feature of school life.
Our core purpose is summed up in our vision and values:
Act wisely and make the most of every opportunity
Developing Trust | Inspiring Hope | Building Success | Shaping the Future
Through: Compassion, Wisdom and Endurance
We would encourage potential applicants to read all the Applicant Pack and to browse our website to get a fuller flavour of life here at Rawlins.
If you are interested in this post, further details and an application form are available from the Rawlins website www.rawlinsacademy.org.uk (About us/vacancies). Applications will only be accepted on the form provided. CVs or other forms of application will not be considered.
Please note references will be contacted prior to interview, if shortlisted.
We do hope you will take the time to apply. This is a marvellous place to work with amazing young people and is a very exciting opportunity. We look forward to meeting you in the near future.
Closing date: Monday 12 December at 09:00 am
Interviews are expected to take place week commencing 16 December.
Rawlins is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment
This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check
Rawlins Academy | Loughborough Road | Quorn | LE12 8DY
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About Rawlins Academy
- Rawlins Academy
- Loughborough Road, Quorn, Loughborough
- Leicestershire
- LE12 8DY
- United Kingdom
This school has existed for over 300 years, and despite the many educational changes that have taken place over this time, at the heart of Rawlins is its desire for the pupils to aspire to achieve. Rawlins is part of The Embrace Multi Academy Trust. We work collaboratively within the Trust to promote and share good practice to raise educational outcomes for all of our pupils. The Trust is committed to providing high-quality professional development and training opportunities for the staff.
This is an excellent opportunity to join one of Leicestershire’s largest secondary schools, with over 1500 on roll including more than 300 in our A Level specific Sixth Form. We are a highly inclusive school having our own Autism and a Moderate Learning Difficulties specialist unit on site alongside our school’s SEND support base. Pupils who attend these units are an integrated part of our school community.
There is a strong sense of community in the school, the village of Quorn and the surrounding areas with a committed and aspirational parent support base. Teamwork and making the most of every opportunity is a key feature of school life. We aim to inspire our pupils to find their talents and their passions through a broad and balanced curriculum; to be curious about learning; to relish a challenge and to have both confidence and resilience. Applications are therefore welcomed from well-qualified and highly motivated individuals who are keen to work with remarkable young people providing an exceptional education for all.
The Trust offer staff a package of additional benefits, including:
- Wider Wallet scheme – offering staff shopping, holiday, food and entertainment discounts and deals
- Cycle to Work scheme – salary sacrifice to provide staff with access to bicycles to travel to and from work
- Wider Tech scheme – salary sacrifice to enable staff to spread the cost of appliances and tech
- Free Will writing service for staff and their spouse/partner
- Employee Assistance Programme including health and wellbeing support
- Professional Development opportunities including access to the apprenticeship levy
- Flexible working opportunities – where possible
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Comprehensive sick pay
- Free Parking across all Trust sites
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