Teaching Assistant British Sign Language Level 3

Teaching Assistant x2 with British Sign Language Level 3
Salary Grade: Scale 4, spine point 18 to 21
Employment contract: 31 hours per week, Term Time, Permanent

Location: Secondary Dept – Tudor Rose Building, 1 Prebend Street, N1 8RE
Primary Dept – Golden Lane Campus, 101 Whitecross Street, EC1Y 8JA

We are looking for two enthusiastic and lively teaching assistants with a minimum of BSL Level 3 to work with pupils who have physical and communication difficulties.  This particular role involves the support of an individual with hearing impairment.

The role involves support in the classroom and a high level of physical work and personal care of pupils.  Previous experience is not essential as full training will be given.  We have new purpose designed buildings co-located with mainstream settings and we need a teaching assistant to work within our school and during inclusion links to support individual pupils.  This post will be located at our secondary department.

We are a very successful school and in 2007, 2010 and 2014 we were graded as “outstanding” by Ofsted. High expectations, a positive attitude and team work are central to the success of the school. Learn more about us by visiting our website: www.cloudesley.islington.sch.uk

All candidates must have English and Maths GCSE Grade C or equivalent and a minimum of BSL Level 3.  Successful short listed candidates will be asked to provide proof of qualifications at interview.  References will be requested during the shortlisting process, therefore it is imperative that candidates approach their referees in advance and provide up to date contact details.  We will not shortlist if we are unable to obtain references.

Visits to the school are actively encouraged – please contact the school office on 020 7704 8127 to make an appointment. 

Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 6th March 2016
Interview date: Friday, 11th March 2016

Please click here to apply for this vacancy. If you need assistance please email Schools’ HR Team at schoolsrecruitment@islington.gov.uk quoting reference RCL/096.

Richard Cloudesley School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We welcome applications from members of minority ethnic communities and those with disabilities. An enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) with barred list check is required for all successful applicants.

Also, this post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.