Teaching Assistant - Stretton
Stretton Shires School
Rutland
- Expired
- Salary:
- Up to £16,934.55 plus £771.76 SEN Allowance
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 22 May 2017
Job overview
Teaching Assistant Up to £16,934.55 plus £771.76 SEN Allowance
The Shires is part of the Acorn Care and Education Group, and is an independent special school based in the village of Stretton (just off the A1 north of Stamford). The Shires caters for students aged 11 to 19 who have autism, and who may have learning disabilities and challenging behaviours. The home and school occupy the same site and the care and education staff work closely together to achieve outstanding outcomes.
We are looking to recruit a new teaching assistant to join our team:
Ideal candidates will have obtained an NVQ 2 qualification in Teaching and Learning or equivalent and be prepared to register for a relevant Level 3 qualification. In additional ideal candidates would ideally have at least 3 months experience within a similar school setting together with experience of working with children with challenging behaviour and autism.
The hours are Monday to Friday commencing at 08.30 until 17.30 over 39.2 weeks of the year.
A full driving license to drive students in our people carrier and a willingness to participate in all activities including swimming are essential.
Other benefits include: comprehensive induction and training, free meals, uniform, parking, pension scheme and life insurance.
To apply please visit www.acorncare.co.uk/careers
For more details please see our website www.theshires.org.uk or contact Tracey Ford, HR Manager on 01780 411955 or email tracey.ford@theshires.org.uk.
The Shires is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
The Shires is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Closing Date: Tuesday 23rd May 2017
About Stretton Shires School
- Stretton Shires School
- Shires Lane, Stretton, Rutland
- Leicestershire
- LE15 7GT
- United Kingdom
The Shires offers an outstanding care and learning experience for pupils across the entire autism spectrum. A place at The Shires will ensure progress and often exceeds expectations through its ethos of putting the child’s individual needs first. Pupils are encouraged to be as independent as possible, learning appropriate skills whilst having as much fun as they can with trips and activities throughout their childhood and teens. The Shires comprises of a range of small homes that are friendly, welcoming and comfortable: all of which are run by dedicated teams of committed & experienced staff who make care, nurture and happiness a priority for each child.
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