Teaching Assistant(s)
We have a choice of contracts available to start as soon as possible:
Salary information: Scale 1, point 2, £15,504 per annum + Special Schools Allowance, £919;
Working pattern: Permanent, Term time only + 5 Training days (39 weeks);
Working hours: 27.5hrs per week, 9.05am - 3.05pm, Mon to Fri.
Salary information: Scale 1, point 2, £16,914 per annum + Special Schools Allowance, £1,002;
Working pattern: Permanent, Term time only + 5 Training days (39 weeks);
Working hours: 30 hours per week, 8.45am - 3.15pm, Mon - Fri.
Salary information: Scale 1, point 2, £18,323 per annum + Special Schools Allowance, £1,086;
Working pattern: Permanent, Term time only + 5 Training days (39 weeks);
Working hours: 32.5 hours per week, 8.45am - 3.15pm Mon, Wed & Fri, 8.45am - 4.30pm Tue & Thu.
We require Teaching Assistants to work with students with SEN and challenging behaviour and/or severe and complex learning difficulties.
Due to our expanding roll and the changing needs of our students, an opportunity has arisen for a number of Teaching Assistants to join our dedicated team of staff. We are particularly interested in people who have experience of working with young people with ASD and complex learning difficulties.
Meadow High School is a special needs school, which provides education for secondary aged students aged 11-19 years with moderate and complex needs including challenging behaviour and autism. The post involves working alongside teachers, supporting pupils' learning environment and personal care. Energy, fitness and enthusiasm to work with these pupils is required. Induction and training including First Aid and Team Teach, will be given for this rewarding job, which offers the chance to progress. The school has received a good OFSTED report for the quality of the teaching, please see our website for the outcomes of our anonymous workplace survey 2019.
Applicants should have:
- A sound knowledge of Literacy and Numeracy (assessed at interview, see below for further details)
- A desire for with working with students with moderate and complex learning difficulties
- Previous experience is desirable although consideration will be given to applicants with relevant skills
- Good communication skills
- Enthusiasm for supporting children and their learning
- The ability to work well on your own and as part of a team
- A positive attitude and sense of humour
- A willingness to learn new skills
- A willingness to undertake personal care of pupils
- The successful applicant must have a high standard of written and spoken English
- Applicants who are willing to have training to drive the school minibus are especially welcome
Our assessments will consist of basic math, including fractions, percentages, and decimal point. The English test will include punctuation, spelling, and comprehension. There will also be an ICT competency test.
In addition, as part of the shortlisting process, we will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on the shortlisted candidates to help identify any incidents or issues that may have happened, and are publicly available online, and which we may want to explore with candidates at interview.
Closing date: Monday 5th June 2023
Shortlisting: Thursday 15th June 2023
Interviews: Monday 19th June or Tuesday 20th June 2023