Teaching Assistant Vacancy
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TEACHING ASSISTANT
Due to career progression within the Learning Support Team, we are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to start as soon as possible.The successful candidate will join our committed and collaborative Enhanced Learning Team in supporting SEND students across a variety of curriculum areas. The school takes pride in being inclusive as recognised by Ofsted in our most recent inspection. Our team is led by an Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion who is our SENCo, and two Deputy SENCos, one of whom leads on the ERF provision for deaf students.
The faculty assists students with a range of educational needs throughout school. We aim to meet the needs of students with general learning difficulties, autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, deafness, visual impairment and social, emotional and mental health needs.
This post requires a person who understands the needs of SEND students within a secondary school setting. The ability to establish good working relationships with students and staff is essential. Previous experience of working with SEND students is highly desirable.
The successful applicant will be well supported and have opportunities for continued professional development; we are looking for an individual with potential who is open to learning.
The Teaching Assistant position is full time in term time. 32.5 hours per week for 39 weeks per year. NJC Pay Scale 4 points 7 – 11 £24,294 - £25,979 (pro rata to days and hours worked £18,361 - £19,634 per year). Additional hours as paid overtime may be available for a suitable candidate.
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Closing date for applications is 9am Tuesday 21st November 2023. Completed applications can be sent to k.challands@woodlands.derby.sch.uk. An email will be sent to confirm receipt.
Allestree Woodlands School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and all appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out for shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.
