Teaching Assistant

Salary: £15,059 - £17,680 per annum (FTE £17,797 - £20,895 pa) Scale R1 - R2, range 1-11

Hours: 37 hours per week, Term-Time Only

Brantridge School is a special academy located in Staplefield, near Haywards Heath, designed to meet the educational, behavioural, care and therapeutic needs up to 54 boys (age 6-13 years).  Our children have a range of special needs including Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) and Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASC).

The School is part of Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust and it has established a strong reputation with children, parents and professionals alike in educating and caring for pupils with challenging behaviour and associated learning difficulties.  You will join a professional and dedicated educational team.

We are seeking individuals to support our students to access their learning through modified timetables. You will be able to support the delivery of our curriculum using a range of interventions and creative skills to help our pupils make outstanding progress academically, socially and emotionally.  The ideal candidate will have experience working with children, preferably in an educational setting, and possess a GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English and a relevant NVQ Level 3 or a willingness to work towards this.

To apply, please send your completed application form to jobs@orchardhill.ac.uk 

Please note that CV applications will not be considered.

Closing Date: Thursday 23rd January 2020  

Interview Date: TBC

Visits to the school are welcomed. For more information please contact the School Office on 01444 400228.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments made are subject to a 6 month probationary period and an enhanced DBS check.