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Teaching Asisstant

Teaching Asisstant

Westbourne School

Sutton in Ashfield

Salary:
£16,500
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
January 2019
Apply by:
15 October 2018

Job overview

 Be the Teaching Assistant you’ve always wanted to be.

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Teaching Assistant to join our new specialist Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties provision - Westbourne School. If you are looking to join a dedicated team in a school that will welcome your ideas and aim to re-engage the young people we teach, come join the team based in Sutton-in-Ashfield. 


About the Role

Initially, you will work with our Teachers and Senior Leadership Team to provide essential support to our SEN pupils with learning difficulties, behavioural, social and physical disabilities. You will build positive relationships with pupils to promote interaction and a constructive learning environment, as well as assist the class teacher and other education staff with learning activities. Work is often carried outside of the classroom environment and you will have the opportunity to assist in the planning and delivery of lessons in a very creative and positive setting.

Our team at Westbourne are encouraged to take a creative approach, seeking ways to positively engage with and motivate pupils through lessons that promote learning and raise levels of attainment. Smaller class sizes mean you can focus on building a purposeful learning environment that meets individual educational needs of pupils.

Westbourne is part of the Acorn Care and Education and NFA Group, the UK’s largest Children’s services group. We can promise you plenty of challenges and a rich variety of opportunities to develop your career. 


About the School

Westbourne School will cater for children aged 11-18 and aims to achieve an occupancy of 49 pupils. We are a new specialist SEN School based in Sutton-in-Ashfield. Located in the original school building, brought right up to date with top class learning and vocational facilities.

We are looking for great people to be part of a truly unique and exciting opportunity and help shape a brand-new school and help create a truly exceptional learning environment, to support and develop our pupils. You will have the opportunity to create and tailor the curriculum as well as access high quality CPD to help pursue your own personal goals.


Who we are looking for

We are looking for someone who is personable, resilient, organised and determined. 

No two days are the same at Westbourne. We want people who can work at a pace to turn ‘can’t do’ into ‘want to’ and are motivated by working with children with complex needs. You will be motivated by your belief that every child can achieve and reach their potential. The ideal candidate will enjoy working with children in a calm and engaging demeanour, whilst being resilient using an innovative style of teaching motivated by your belief that every child can achieve and reach their potential.

Whilst previous experience of working in a SEN environment would be desirable, excellent support skills and the right motivation, personal qualities and levels of resilience are just as important.

If you are looking to join a dedicated team in a school that will welcome your ideas and aim to re-engage the young people we teach, we would like to hear from you. 


This position is due to commence in January 2019 (subject to approved reference/DBS checks). Applications are invited online through the Acorn Care and Education website www.acorncare.co.uk if you have any further queries regarding how to apply please email recruitment@acorncare.co.uk

Closing Date: Monday 15th October

Interviews Date: Friday 19th October

Acorn Care and Education are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

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About Westbourne School

  • Westbourne School
  • Huthwaite Road, Sutton in Ashfield
  • Nottinghamshire
  • NG17 2EL
  • United Kingdom
+44 1623 392430

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Welcome to Westbourne School

Westbourne School is a truly unique provision which blends academic and vocational learning to provide the best possible outcomes for all children, regardless of ability or start point. The school is proud to offer first class vocational facilities which include mechanic and construction workshops, a hair and beauty salon, ICT suite and fully kitted catering provision. This is supported by high quality teaching rooms which provide access to fantastic ICT provision for all pupils. Our goal is to create bespoke curriculums that support the needs of each individual child, allowing them to flourish and succeed giving them the best possible opportunities in life.

As a school we understand that some of our students’ views of education may be negative and that the transition back into school life can create feelings of anxiety, uncertainty and fear. Through a holistic approach of high quality education, pastoral and therapeutic staff, we aim to remove these barriers and support each child back into school where they can be happy, safe and eager learners once again. This can only be achieved by the forging of strong working relationships between staff and students. By really getting to know each individual child, we can target our support and ensure progress both academically and socially.

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