Teaching Assistant

TEACHING ASSISTANT VACANCIES

We require Teaching Assistants to work with students with SEN and challenging behaviour and/or severe and complex learning difficulties

We have a choice of contracts available, 32.5hrs per week or 27.5hrs per week, term time only + 5 training days

27.5 hours per week, Term time only + 5 training days (39 weeks)
Working hours: 9.05am to 3.05pm, Monday to Friday
Salary information: Scale 1, point 1; £13,929 per annum + Special Schools Allowance £883

32.5 hours per week, Term time only + 5 training days (39 weeks)
Working hours: 8.45am – 3.15 pm Mon, Wed, Fri and 8.45am to 4.30pm Tues and Thurs.
Salary information: Scale 1, point 1; £16,462 per annum + Special Schools Allowance; £1,044

Start Date: ASAP

Due to our expanding roll and the changing needs of our students, an opportunity has arisen for a number of Teaching Assistants to join our dedicated team of staff.  We are particularly interested in people who have experience of working with young people with ASD and complex learning difficulties.

Meadow High School is a special needs school, which provides education for secondary aged students aged 11-19 years with moderate and complex, needs including challenging behaviour and autism. The post involves working alongside teachers, supporting pupils learning environment and personal care. Energy, fitness and enthusiasm to work with these pupils is required.  Induction and training including First Aid and Team Teach, will be given for this rewarding job, which offers the chance to progress. The school had received a good OFSTED report for the quality of the teaching, please see our website for the outcomes of our anonymous workplace survey 2019.

Applicants should have:

• A sound knowledge of Literacy and Numeracy (assessed at interview, see below for further details);
• A desire for with working with students with moderate and complex learning difficulties;
• Previous experience is desirable although consideration will be given to applicants with relevant skills;
• Good communication skills;
• Enthusiasm for supporting children and their learning;
• The ability to work well on your own and as part of a team;
• A positive attitude and sense of humour;
• A willingness to learn new skills;
• A willingness to undertake personal care of pupils;
• The successful applicant must have a high standard of written and spoken English;
• Applicants who are willing to have training to drive the school minibus are especially welcome.

Our assessments will consist of basic math, including fractions, percentages, and decimal point.  The English test will include punctuation, spelling, and comprehension.  There will also be an ICT competency test.

CLOSING DATE: Monday 30th May 2022
SHORTLISTING: Thursday 9th June 2022
ASSESSMENTS: Wednesday 15th June 2022
INTERVIEWS: Successful applicants will be invited for an interview and observation on Monday 20th June or Thursday 23rd June 2022

CVs will not accepted.

Meadow High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.