SEND Teaching Assistant

SEND Teaching Assistants Required - Full Time, Term Time Only. (x3 positions)

40 weeks per year, 30 hours per week

Closing date: 3rd April 2018

Start Date: 16th April 2018 (notice periods will be taken into consideration for start date)

This vacancy will close on or before the specified closing date depending on the volume of suitable applicants. We wish to stress that no discourtesy is intended in following such a procedure, and you should not let this deter you from future applications. 

Grade 2: APTC 3, Point 14 pr possibly Grade 3: APTC 4, Point 18 for an exceptional candidate with sustained experience of leading teaching and learning activities with a secure knowledge and experience of working with children with complex needs and Autism.

This is a successful school with supportive governors and very special pupils. We are seeking to appoint Teaching Assistants to support pupils (sometimes 1:1) in mixed-age specialist classes. A first aid qualification would be desirable but not essential. The school is firmly committed to the development of its staff and for the right candidate, would contribute to the financial support of progression through degree qualifications that complement the work of the school (e.g. Education, Psychology or Communication related subject).

A Teaching Assistant at Corbets Tey School will have:

• Experience and knowledge of working with children with a wide range of abilities
• A general understanding of national/foundation stage curriculum
• Secure knowledge and skills relating to strategies in working with pupils with Complex Learning Needs
• An interest, motivation and passion for working with special needs children and developing skills to facilitate this
• Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities
• Calm, controlled and effective communication and relate well to all children and adults within the school
• The ability to reflect on own behaviour to ensure teams are strong and working together to meet the needs of all pupils
• Ability to work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilties and your own position within this
• A high level of professionalism and the ability to distinguish personal and professional boundaries in school related relationships both in and outside of the school
• Level 2 (GCSE) Qualifications in Maths and English
• An aptitude for understanding and/or working knowledge of specialist ICT software (Clicker 6, Communicate in Print, MS Office, 2Simple, Active Inspire/Smartboard) to support pupil's learning
• Be willing to develop a full working knowledge, understanding and adherence to relevant school policies, practice and procedures

Full Job Descriptions are available on the school website www.corbetsteyschool.org.uk/about-the-school/vacancies-andplacements 

This post is exempt from the provision of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; the successful applicant will be expected to undertake an enhanced disclosure.

Please call to discuss the position or email for an application form; Christie Horton or Karen Maynard who are handling our recruitment process: admin@apexeducationtraining.co.uk Tel: 01375 806162

This is a full time post and part time applications may be considered for bank staff. All applicants will be contacted shortly after the closing date to inform you if you have been shortlisted.