Teaching Assistant - Additionally Resourced Provision for Physical Impairment

Newsome Academy, Castle Avenue, Newsome, HD4 6JN

(Newsome Academy is part of Impact Education Multi Academy Trust)

Post: Teaching Assistant - Additionally Resourced Provision for Physical Impairment 

Salary: SCP 7-11 (£20,444 - £22,129 FTE)

Actual Salary: £14,153 - £15,320 (pro rata for fixed term role)

Contract Type: Part time (30 hours p/w) | Term Time + 2 Inset Days

Contract Term: Permanent

Closing Date: 9am, Friday 14th April 2023

Interviews: W/C 24th April 2023

The PI Additionally Resourced Provision is part of a range of provisions providing additional support for children in mainstream schools. These specialist provisions form one of three strands of support for children with: Complex Communication and Interaction Needs, Sensory Impairments and Physical Impairments.  

This role is required to work as part of a specialist team including teachers, support staff and a range of other professionals to support the learning and welfare of targeted children and, where appropriate, ensure smooth transition to their designated local school. The role includes assessing need, providing learning and educational activities, developing skills, supporting integration and transition, securing children’s physical and emotional wellbeing, whilst raising self-esteem and encouraging independence. 

This role will involve a combination of support on a one to one and small group basis, either in or out of the classroom or additional resource provision base. It also involves working with staff from other schools in order to prepare them to fully meet the needs of the children in their local mainstream school. The post involves working in partnership with parents/carers and families in order to build confidence and trust.

Please see attached Recruitment Pack for further information relating to this role, Newsome Academy and Impact Education Multi Academy Trust. 

To apply please visit Newsome Academy - Vacancies.

Newsome Academy is an aspirational and inclusive school. We believe in the potential of every individual to make exceptional progress from their starting points and to thoroughly enjoy their time at our school. We believe that the wellbeing and happiness of every child is essential and the needs of our children are at the heart of everything we do. Our journey is focused on having very high expectations. It means ensuring children who are successful and strive to achieve their best, know they are valued, believe in themselves and have respect for others. We aim to consistently promote fundamental British values and pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development.

Newsome Academy is part of Impact Education Multi Academy Trust who are on a mission to improve social mobility for the disadvantaged and to improve the life chances of children and young people. The Trust is a values driven organisation with the belief that collaborative leadership and strong partnership development can lead to significant positive impact on the quality of education. For more information about the Trust go to https://i-mat.org.uk/

Closing Date: 9am, Friday 14th April 2023

Interviews: W/C 24th April 2023

The Academy reserves the right to close the date for applications earlier than advertised should we receive a high number of applications. It is therefore advised that interested candidates apply early.