Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant Opportunity at Selworthy Special School Somerset

SEN Teaching Assistant Multiple positions

We are now recruiting Full Time Teaching Assistants to work in each of our Selworthy campuses. It is a clich 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.

Pupils learn an ambitious curriculum. The SPECIAL supportive personalised empowering creative inspirational aspirational life long curriculum underpins the vision and aspirations staff and those responsible for governance have for the pupils. OFSTED June 2023 Good

• Are you passionate about improving lives of children and young people with SEND
• Do you have compassion and empathy
• Are you capable and resilient
• Do you have what it takes to make a difference

We are looking for enthusiastic and resilient people who can demonstrate they are flexible patient and kind who will fit in with our skilled and hardworking staff team. The ability to think on your feet and cope well in sometimes challenging situations is a must. We can promise variety and innovative learning experiences which often necessitate warm coats!

If you would like to be part of a supportive school community which is dedicated to ensuring continuous improvement for all we would love to hear from you.

Pupils are encouraged to be active participants in their learning. Staff are strong advocates for pupils so they can make themselves heard. OFSTED June 2023 Good

What Selworthy School offers its staff:

• 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

The ideal candidate will:

• Have a passion for working with children and contributing to their academic and personal development.
• Possess excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Show patience creativity and flexibility.
• Hold at least an NVQ Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent or (willing to work towards an NVQ Level 2)Preferred but not essential
• Have experience working with children in an educational setting. (Preferred but not essential)
• Understand current educational practices and safeguarding principles.
• Be committed to ongoing professional development.

Salary: Grade 14 11.98 per hour

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

Please not:The closing date is subject to change dependant on the number of applications received.

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

Safeguarding Statement

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