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Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Critchill Special School

Somerset

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Salary:
Salary scale Grade 2 / 3 Points 4 – 6 depending on experience.
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
As soon as possible
Apply by:
11 December 2019

Job overview

1 x Teaching Assistant required 

30.67 hours per week (5 days per week term time only)

Permanent

Salary scale Grade 2 / 3 Points 4 – 6 depending on experience. 

(Actual Salary £13,063 - £13,596)

The successful candidate will be required to work with pupils who have a range of complex learning difficulties including autistic spectrum disorder, and social and emotional difficulties.

We are looking for someone who is adaptable and enthusiastic, has good interpersonal skills and is able to use their own initiative as well as working well as part of a team.  Previous experience and an understanding of supporting children with a personalised curriculum is desirable.

The successful candidate will join an innovative and aspirational school environment. 

We can offer:

• Lively and enthusiastic pupils who thrive within a supportive environment

• Our strong, inclusive links with local mainstream schools

• Committed governors and parents who care passionately about their school

• A friendly and supportive team

• On-going investment in continuous professional development opportunities 

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for the role.

For further information or to apply please visit the website at http://www.critchill.somerset.sch.uk under the Welcome banner or contact the office staff on 01373 464148.  Visits to the school are encouraged.

Critchill School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including Gaps in Employment checks, contacting past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Closing Date :       11th December 2019 12 noon

Interview Date :    17th December 2019

Please note that, due to the high level of interest in our staff vacancies, we are only able to contact applicants who have been shortlisted for interview.  

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About Critchill Special School

Critchill School is an establishment which provides education for between 50-60 pupils who are primarily drawn from the Mendip area. All of our pupils have an Education, Health and Care Plan and we have a very wide range of abilities within our pupil population. Each pupil’s needs are carefully and individually evaluated, so that within the context of our well-developed and expanding curriculum, all of our pupils can aspire to reach exceptional standards.

Pupils should enjoy school and have fun while they learn. Our staff are committed to work as a team to provide the opportunity for a specialist education, enabling all children to develop a full range of academic, functional and independent skills. We are ever keen to work with parents, carers, other stakeholders and professionals to ensure continuity of approach.

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