Teaching Assistant for Learning Beyond the Classroom

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant for Learning Beyond the Classroom!

Salary FTE £23,675- £25,484 (Pro Rata £17,919)

30 Hours per week / 41 weeks of the year, term time plus 3 weeks

Main duties: Supports teaching staff in their responsibility for the development and education of pupils with special needs. To support the school with caring for a small selection of animals, delivery of individual or small group pastoral support, to run internal work experience sessions, and to assist with the organisation of trips, visits, clubs and residential activities.

Do you have…

• passion, drive, enthusiasm and a willingness to go the extra mile to make a real difference to the lives of all our pupils with special educational needs and disabilities

• the ability to work as a co-operative and flexible team member

• self-motivation and high expectations of yourself and others

• excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to motivate and engage pupils that face daily challenges and barriers to learning

• excellent numeracy and literacy skills

If so, we want you!

Our school is a happy place with increasing numbers. We currently have 158 pupils in total on roll, 138 in 14 classes and 20 pupils in Post 16.We have high expectations for our pupils and are committed to collaborative working in order to achieve the best possible outcomes and to maximise their opportunities. We believe that education for our pupils is about preparation for life and feel very privileged to be able to support them to realise their potential. We believe that children who enjoy their education will engage with learning. Every child at Woodfield is unique and with the right interventions and support, all young people can achieve. Woodfield is a thriving and vibrant learning environment for secondary age students with learning difficulties, where all students are challenged to work to the very best of their ability. We know that students learn best here when they feel safe, valued and can adopt a 'can try' attitude. Routines understood and followed by all members of the school ensure a calm and consistent environment, alongside excellent behaviour management. We can offer a friendly, supportive working environment with variety of opportunity for further professional development.

Closing date: 9th June 2023

Interviews: 15th June 2023

Woodfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to two satisfactory references, a medical health check and an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.

Safeguarding Statement:

Woodfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.