SEN Teaching Assistant

Overview

Teaching Assistants We are recruiting a number of fixed term, Teaching Assistants to work in each of our Selworthy campuses below:

• Hazelbrook Campus - Secondary and 6th Form
• Oakhill Campus - Primary

It is a cliché but nevertheless true that no two days are ever the same at Selworthy! We can promise an exciting, varied and rewarding career working within our dedicated team to help children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities reach their full potential.

• Support pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities to access an ambitious curriculum and participate in learning activities.
• Be a strong advocate for pupils so they can make themselves heard and be active participants in their learning.
• Demonstrate flexibility, patience and kindness; think on your feet and cope well in sometimes challenging situations.
• Contribute to a warm, engaging, and inclusive learning environment as part of a skilled and hardworking staff team.

• Enthusiastic and resilient people who are flexible, patient and kind.
• Ability to fit in with a dedicated team and uphold safeguarding and welfare standards.
• Compassion and empathy, with a commitment to improving the lives of children and young people with SEND.

• Full induction programme and ongoing professional development
• A rewarding role with excellent support and multiple opportunities for career progression
• Comprehensive pension scheme
• Provision of free tea/coffee for staff
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff wellbeing activities (exercise classes, access to Hydropool, staff and family events)
• Wellbeing room and information on wellbeing approaches
• Access to Occupational Health Service

Salary:
Actual Annual Salary £18,215

Hours:

31.25 Hours per week, Term term plus Inset days (8:45am - 3:30pm Monday to Friday)

Interview Dates: TBC

Selworthy School is part of the Oak Partnership Trust and the role may involve working across our partner schools in the future.

Note to all applicants - The Oak Partnership Trust reserve the right to close an advertisement to applications ahead of the advertised closure date. For this reason, shortlisting may take place prior to the closing date on some occasions. With this in mind, please do not hesitate to apply early.

The Oak Partnership Trust 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 applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.