Teaching Assistant
Oak Tree School
Cornwall
- Expired
- Salary:
- Up to £15,265.47 per annum
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 8 November 2019
Job overview
We’re looking for Teaching Assistants to join the Oak Tree School team, due to the new school extension.
Someone who is organised and self-motivated would be perfect for this role.
About the School
Oak Tree School is a specialist provision positioned near the city of Truro in Cornwall. The school provides full-time specialist co-education for up to 65 children and young people aged 7 to 16 who experience social, emotional, mental health, communication difficulties and associated challenging behaviours. These children and young people often cannot cope, function or achieve within a mainstream environment. The aim is to provide a structured, nurturing approach, with pupils accessing a broad, balanced and engaging curriculum to meet their significant needs
About the Group
We are part of the Acorn Care and Education and can promise you plenty of challenges, and a rich variety of opportunities to develop your career.
Acorn Care and Education provide education and care across 20 schools and 19 residential care homes nationally. Our vision is to build incredible futures by empowering vulnerable young people in the UK to be happy and make their way in the world. Every day we improve the lives of thousands of young people, their families and communities through relentless focus on caring and learning
Who we are looking for
Applicants would benefit from previous experience of working with children but this is not essential as relevant training would be given to suitable candidates.
Essential Criteria
- A good level of literacy and numeracy
- Good Communication skills
- A commitment to safeguarding the welfare of all children
- Self-motivated and able to work within a team
Why work for us
- Social activities
- "Your Wellbeing Matters"
- Employee Rewards Hub
- Free School meals on site
- No two days are ever the same
- Be part of a fantastic team who work hard together and support each other
- Opportunity to enrich the lives of young people and make a positive difference
- Continuous professional development and training for a clear career path
Applications are invited online though the Acorn Care and Education website www.acorncare.co.uk.
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 fully Enhanced DBS. We expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment and strive to achieve the best outcome possible for everybody in our care. A full application form must be completed with all employment dates accurate and gaps in employment accounted for.
Attached documents
About Oak Tree School
- Oak Tree School
- Truro Business Park, Threemilestone, Truro
- Cornwall
- TR4 9NH
- United Kingdom
Oak Tree School Cornwall is a Special School positioned near the City of Truro in Cornwall. The school provides full-time specialist co-education for up to 65 children and young people aged 7 to 16 who experience social, emotional, mental health, communication difficulties and associated challenging behaviours. These children and young people often cannot cope, function or achieve within a mainstream environment. The aim is to provide a structured, nurturing approach, with pupils accessing a broad, balanced and engaging curriculum to meet their significant needs.
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