Special Needs Teaching Assistant

 Start Date: As Soon As Possible

Permanent – Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.00pm – term time only plus 5 days, with a Lunchtime Supervisor contract of 2.5 hours per week, term time only

Pay Scale: Band 7, SCP 11/17

Job Summary:

The Governing Body of Beechcliffe School are looking to appoint a number of Special Needs Teaching Assistants who are enthusiastic, hardworking and creative to support the learning of our KS3, KS4 and KS5 pupils who are unable to access mainstream education.  Successful candidates will be based on the Thackley site but will be contracted to work across both sites.​

Beechcliffe School, Thackley is a long-term specialist provision catering for children with significant social emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.

Job Information:

You will have relevant experience in working with students with social emotional and mental health needs or have a recognised qualification.

Essential qualities for all applicants include:

• Secure and thorough knowledge and understanding of behaviour strategies;
• The ability to be understanding, calm and supportive;
• Effective communication skills;
• High expectations of behaviour and achievement;
• Energy, patience, enthusiasm and a good sense of humour.

In return, we can offer you:

• A strong, dedicated team who work exceptionally well together;
• Varied, challenging and highly rewarding work;
• A commitment to your professional development;
• Excellent facilities and resources;
• Strong and effective multi-agency approaches;
• A well informed and supportive Governing Body who reflect the enthusiasm of the school.

Beechcliffe School is committed to safeguarding children and young people and all posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, appropriate references, and 3-month probationary period.  

The successful candidate must be fluent in English – The Immigration Act 2016 has introduced a new requirement for public authorities from October 2016 to ensure that workers in customer facing roles speak fluent English. This is a statutory requirement.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by contacting David Prosho on 01535 603041 (Option 2)

Proof of eligibility to work in the UK will be required.  

CV’s or incomplete applications will not be accepted 

Please visit the school website https://www.beechcliffeschool.org/our-school/vacancies for an application form and send your completed application form to Debbie.slinger@beechcliffeschool.org

Closing Date:  Monday 27th June 2022, 12 Noon

Interviews: Interviews to take place during w/c Monday 4th July 2022, date and time to be confirmed via email to shortlisted candidates