Teaching Assistant (Grade 2)
Springwell Learning Community
Barnsley, South Yorkshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- £11,629 - £12,473
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- ASAP
- Apply by:
- 22 May 2018
Job overview
Exciting opportunities are available for people looking for a career in education or in a fresh challenge in an inspiring learning environment at Springwell Learning Community, where we provide children and young people with ‘second chance’ learning. Springwell has a national reputation for excellence in working with children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties and it is a lead school in Barnsley Teaching School Alliance.
Successful candidates will be responsible for:
• Supporting learners with progress in all subject areas including maths, English and interventions
• Supporting practical, kinaesthetic, sport, physical/outdoor activities where required
• Supporting the development of resilience, self-esteem, social skills and strategies for regulation
Post holders require:
• At least level 2 qualifications in English and Maths
• Experience of working in an educational setting
• The ability to build positive relationships and have unconditional positive regard for children and young people
• Understanding and experience of strategies to support children and young people with SEMH and SEND desirable
• Ability to personalise learning
• Driving licence desirable
Positions may suit those wishing to start on a career path in Special Education. Graduates are welcome to apply as full training will be offered to aspiring teachers wishing to develop a career in this setting. The organisation currently employs seven teachers who commenced at Springwell as teaching assistants.
Colleagues may be deployed throughout the Learning Community, working with KS1 – KS4 as necessary
Please refer to job description and employee specification for further details
Deadline for applications: Wednesday 23rd May 2018 at 5.00pm
Interviews to be held on Wednesday 6th June 2018
Please do not send a CV as this cannot be accepted.
Please note: you will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Springwell Learning Community is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment
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About Springwell Learning Community
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- Springwell Learning Community
- St Helen's Boulevard, Carlton Road, Barnsley
- South Yorkshire
- S71 2AY
- United Kingdom
Two Schools - One Community
Springwell Learning Community is the umbrella name for Springwell Special Academy and Springwell Alternative Academy. Springwell Special Academy provides cross-phase education for Barnsley children with social, emotional and mental health difficulties. Springwell Alternative Academy works in partnership with local primary and secondary schools to provide Day 6 provision.
Both of these schools are part of the Barnsley and Kirklees Special Provision Partnership, formed through additional collaboration of Greenacre School, Joseph Norton Academy and Springwell Learning Community.
At Springwell, our full time staff of around 100 is dedicated to ensuring that every pupil can settle quickly and is supported to make good progress in line with our vision and mission.
Both academies are the same as any other in that we have high expectations of our pupils. We build a secure and happy atmosphere in which pupils can learn effectively, we support pupils to access a broad range of subjects and qualifications, including GCSEs and we provide opportunities and facilities for pupils to develop special interests and talents through a range of extra-curricular activities.
However, we are different to other academies in that places at our special school are accessed via the SEND consultation process and places at our alternative academy are accessed via Fair Access.
Springwell Learning Community is a specialist provision for pupils with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. A number of our pupils have secondary needs including difficulties with their communication and learning.
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