Teaching Assistant - RIGGS

Hours/Contract: Permanent, Part-Time, Term-time only, 32.5 hours a week, 38 weeks per year        

The Role:  Our Riggs Unit is a resourced provision for children on the Autism Spectrum. All children in the unit have Education Health Care Plans (EHCPs) in place with Autism as their primary need. The children spend time both in Riggs and in mainstream classes as we believe all children have their own unique role to play in our rich, diverse and inclusive school population. As a member of support staff at Malmesbury Park Primary School, you’ll be working in a team of like-minded individuals who all want the best for the learners in our school. You’ll have a positive sense of self, and always be willing to listen to and act on advice.

The Person: We are looking for a dynamic TA with an interest in SEND to support children in the Riggs Unit. The role will involve helping children to access mainstream classes by providing in class support, leading bespoke interventions and delivering speech and language sessions. The Riggs Unit can be a challenging environment to work in so we are looking to appoint a resilient, calm and confident individual. You should have experience working with children, including those with autism or behavioural difficulties. A balanced approach to difficulties using both nurture and consistent boundaries is employed in Riggs, and we are looking for someone who can offer this to our children. Our current team is made up of staff with different expertise and who all have something special to offer. We offer the children frequent sensory breaks and outside learning, so although not essential, an interest in outdoor activities/sports would be welcomed.

Next Steps: So if you have any queries about this role, please get in touch by calling Tess Lipscombe, Office Manager on 01202 291227 or email at office@malmesburypark.bournemouth.sch.uk . If you are experiencing any technical issues, please contact recruitment@reachsouth.org for support.

All applications to be made directly through TES.

Closing date: for applications is Monday 21st June 2021 at Midnight.

Interview Date:  Interviews will be held on Thursday 1st July 2021.

Opportunities and Benefits:  We offer a competitive salary plus LGPS pension, great career progression and development opportunities, access to our Employee Assistance Programme with many other benefits. We’re proud of how we support our staff in order that you have high levels of job satisfaction, are aware of the difference you are making for the children and families you work with and can see your contribution towards our community. There are regular opportunities for professional development and training, and a wider community of staff to network with within Reach South Multi Academy Trust. You will have the chance to visit other local schools, work alongside a range of outside professionals and take part in a variety of e-learning and face-to-face training. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. 

Reach South Academy Trust is committed to ensuring that there is no discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation at any stage of the recruitment process or in the terms and conditions offered to new employees, or promoted employees.

Please note that Reach South Academy Trust can only consider applications from candidates eligible to work in the UK, and who can provide the required documentation and where a candidate does not need a Skilled Worker Visa.