Teaching Assistant

We are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to work as part of our passionate inclusion team whose aim is to see all students succeed.

You should be able to demonstrate successful experience in supporting students in one or more of the following: Autistic Spectrum Disorders, ADHD, SpLD or Behaviour, Emotional and Social Difficulties.

The Elmgreen School became part of the Dunraven Educational Trust in September 2021, and together, we are focused on developing an exciting, dynamic and progressive community, focused on improving the outcomes for children and their families.

Key Responsibilities

Support for Students

• Supervise and provide particular support for students identified on the Special Educational Needs Register, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities
• Establish constructive relationships with students and interact with them according to individual needs

Support for Teachers

• Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment, in accordance with lesson plans and assist with the display of students’ work
• Use strategies, in liaison with the teacher, to support students to achieve learning goals
• Assist with the planning of learning activities

Dunraven Educational Trust Overview

Dunraven Educational Trust (DET) was established in 2016. It now incorporates Dunraven’s All-Through School, Goldfinch Primary, The Elmgreen School, Rosendale Primary School and Van Gogh Primary. DET is a Trust committed to one overarching aim: excellence for and from everyone. This is an expectation for both the children and adults in a school community. It is achieved in a variety of ways according to the context of each school but within the clear framework established by the Trust.

If you are successful in your application, you will join a staff who are hard-working, committed, positive in outlook and dedicated to the achievement of our students. We also offer:

• a high standard of professional practice, with bespoke in-house CPD provision and affiliation to nationally recognised courses and providers;
• a supportive and collegiate environment;
• a culture of high trust and accountability that values creativity and innovation, leading practice locally and nationally in a range of fields.

For further information and to apply, please visit our Careers page.

Closing date: Midday on 2 February 2023

The Elmgreen School is committed to the safety and protection of its students. An enhanced DBS check and a barred list check are conditions of employment for this post.