Organisation:Thorpe Acre Junior School
Working Hours: Part Time , Hours per week - 32.5
Salary:Grade 6, £14,998 - Pro-Rata
Appointment Type:Permanent
Location:Alan Moss Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 4SQ
Reference:TAJS0032
Closing date:27 June 2022 at midnight
TEACHING ASSISTANT
TO SUPPORT PUPILS WITH SEND IN OUR SPECIALIST PROVISION BASE
Salary: Grade 6 (actual £14,998)
Contract: Permanent, term-time only
Start date: Thursday 25th August 2022
Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am – 3:30pm term time only
including 5 INSET days throughout the year.
“The leadership team has maintained the good quality of education in the school since the last inspection…..relationships between pupils and teachers are highly positive and the school has developed strong relationships with parents…..pupils benefit from a rich and well-designed creative curriculum…..the school has established high expectations for the presentation of work…..the school has succeeded in creating a positive climate for learning in which pupils’ behaviour contributes to the pace of learning.” (Ofsted Oct 2017).
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a strong candidate to support teaching and learning for children who have autism and/or social, emotional and mental health as their special educational need, at Thorpe Acre Junior School Communication & Interaction Resource Base, Loughborough. This role is varied, and we are looking for an adaptable, flexible and resourceful individual able to cope in a high-pressure environment and deal with constantly changing priorities.
The successful candidate will:
- Have experience of working with children, ideally those with autism and ADHD
- Have experience of working with children with SEMH
- Have excellent communication skills both orally and written
- Have a positive ‘can do’ attitude and show initiative
- Promote the potential of pupils
- Be committed to raising standards and accelerating progress for all pupils
- Be able to work well as a team
- Promote the ethos of the school
We can offer you:
- A well-resourced attractive working environment
- The opportunity to work with motivated and friendly children
- Supportive staff and governors
- A commitment to continuing professional development.
Informal visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged.
Closing date: 26th June 2022
Interviews: 4th July 2022
Thorpe Acre Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and it is expected that staff at the school share this commitment. This post is eligible for a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) (i.e. it involves certain activities in relation to children and/or adults) and is defined as regulated activity under Part 1 of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006. Therefore a DBS enhanced check for a regulated activity (including a barred list check) is an essential requirement.
Please complete the application form, returning it to:
Mrs L Isaac
PA to the Headteacher
office@taj.leics.sch.uk