Communication Support Worker & Teaching Assistant

Required for as soon as possible.

We are looking to appoint a communication support worker and teaching assistant with a passion to learn and inspire to join our Enhanced Learning Team in supporting deaf and SEND students across a variety of curriculum areas. The school is a highly inclusive environment and offers a very personal and professional approach to teaching and learning. Our team is led by an Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion who is our SENCo and our Deputy SENCo leads on the ERF provision.

This post requires a person who is sensitive to the needs of hearing-impaired and SEND students within a secondary school setting. The ability to establish good working relationships with the students and a large number of staff is essential. Previous experience of working with hearing impaired and SEND students is desirable but not essential.

The successful applicant will be well supported and have opportunities for continued professional development, and may be asked to do other duties at the discretion of the SENCO.

 The full-time position is full working 32.5 hours week for 39 weeks per year; part-time hours can be considered.

 NJC Scale 3-4 points 5/11 £19,312 - £21,748. Pro rata to weeks and hours worked actual salary is £14,282-£16,083 per year, full time. Salary point dependent on qualifications and experience.

Application Pack

Application Form

Please send completed application forms to k.challands@woodlands.derby.sch.uk. An email will be sent to confirm receipt.

Closing date for applications is 3pm Tuesday 24th May 2022.

Allestree Woodlands School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and an enhanced DBS disclosure will be requested for the successful candidate.