Teaching Assistant (Support and Interventions)
Contract type: Permanent
Work pattern: 32.5 hours per week (which will require flexibility at certain times of the year), Term time only (39 weeks)
Salary information: Scale 4, £21,697 - £22,697 per annum (dependent upon experience) + Special Schools Allowance £1,133
Start date: ASAP
Meadow High School is a special school which provides education for secondary aged students aged 11-19 years with moderate and complex needs including autism. The school is currently graded ‘Good’ by OFSTED.
The successful candidate will support the inclusion of pupils across the school - specifically pupils who are Looked After Children and those who have complex needs relating to Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), attachment disorders and trauma. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate an ability to support children with a range of complex needs effectively. The post holder will be part of the Inclusion Team and will work closely with teachers across the school to enable pupils to access the curriculum and develop personal resilience and other essential life skills.
When completing your application form please refer to the personal specification to guide you as this outlines the skills and experience required to carry out the duties specified within the job description. It is important that you refer to the essential criteria and demonstrate how you meet the requirements as short listing will be based upon this. If you are selected for an interview, you may be asked to undertake practical tasks to cover the skills and abilities outlined below.
Please also note that as a school we take safeguarding our pupils extremely seriously. Any incomplete applications will not be considered. As part of the recruitment process of the school you need to provide full details of your education and work history. We are required to check any gaps so please make sure that you provide a full chronology and not just career highlights.
Applicants should:
- Hold an NVQ 3 for Teaching Assistants.
- Have strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Demonstrate a commitment to to the school values, vision and aims.
- Have excellent time management and organisational skills, with attention for detail.
- Be a proactive team player.
- Be able to think creatively and demonstrate initiative, dealing calmly with different situations as they arise.
- Be committed to safeguarding and be able to promote the welfare of children and young people.
- Be able to follow and understand the importance of the child protection procedures detailed in the school’s Safeguarding Policy.
- Contribute positively to the overall ethos, objectives and aims of the School.
- Be able to plan and implement interventions which enable pupils to acquire knowledge, understanding and skills and make progress in line with their needs.
Closing date: Wednesday 26th June
Shortlisting: Thursday 27th June
Interviews: Thursday 4th July and Friday 5th July
