Special School Teaching Assistant
Grade 6 G6 £18,070 to £20,138 (pro rata) -Term time only
30 hours per week
Permanent
Are you dynamic and energetic and committed to improving opportunities for children? Are you seeking to join an equally exciting team? If so, Mabel Prichard School has an opportunity for you. We are seeking to appoint a teaching assistant to support our students in their learning to ensure they have the best life chances possible.
Mabel Prichard is a special school for children with profound and multiple learning difficulties and severe learning difficulties. Our classes vary from 8 to 14 students and we have a team of adults working in each. We offer training across a number of areas and support and encourage career development.
To apply for this job, you will:
- Have experience of working with children with PMLD, SLD, ASD and other complex needs.
- Be an excellent team player
- Have strong written and verbal communication skills which will be assessed at interview.
- Believe passionately all students should be offered every opportunity to reach their full potential.
- Maybe have an interesting skill or talent to share with our students.
- Be keen to undertake professional development to build your skills.
For an application form and job description, please visit the school website at www.mabelprichard.org.
For further information or to arrange a school visit please contact the school office on 01865 777878 or email recruitment@mabelprichard.org.
Mabel Prichard School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post involves the type of work with children and young people that require applicants to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post. All cases are considered confidentially and according to the nature of the role and information disclosed
All applications will be expected to demonstrate a commitment to British values.
Application Procedure
Applicants must complete the school's application form in full and meet all requirements for their submission to be considered.
Please send your completed application forms to the school office or by email to recruitment@mabelprichard.org by Friday 8th February 2019 at 12pm.
Successful candidates will be informed by 5pm on Monday 11th February 2019.
Date of interview Monday 25th February.
Casual/Bank Teaching Assistants
Hours – to cover staff absence when required
Primary or Secondary site
£9.78 plus holiday pay (£10.96) per hour - Term time only
JOB SPECIFICATION
Mabel Prichard is a special school for children with profound and multiple learning difficulties and severe learning difficulties. Our classes vary from 8 to 14 students and we have a team of adults working in each. We offer training across a number of areas and support and encourage career development.
We are looking for casual/bank Teaching Assistants to cover staff absence when required.
To apply for this job, you will:
- Have experience of working with children with PMLD, SLD, ASD and other complex needs.
- Be an excellent team player
- Believe passionately all students should be offered every opportunity to reach their full potential.
Aim: To support the class teacher in teaching and learning.
The successful candidate will be expected to:
- Provide the child with the necessary help and support required for to:
- access the curriculum
- manage learning and behaviour
- to participate in classroom and school activities;
- Provide pastoral, social and personal care for the child, including intimate care;
- Provide supervision and care during break times, including lunch;
- Support the integration of the child to mainstream school where relevant;
- Meet, plan and prepare activities for students with teachers and other agencies;
- Attend training to develop an understand of the needs of the child and your role in relation to these;
- Give feedback to colleagues as appropriate and provide written reports on the child’s progress in consultation with others;
- Show commitment to the school’s equal opportunities policy;
- A commitment to safeguarding children in line with the Oxfordshire County Council Child Protection and Safeguarding Children policy;
- Adhere to the staff code of conduct at all times;
In addition:
- Assist classroom teachers as directed/necessary, including taking small groups of children out of class for help with their work, or helping children in the classroom alongside the teacher;
- Help the teacher with simple practical and administrative tasks.
PERSON SPECIFICATION/SELECTION CRITERIA
Essential
- English and Maths GCSE or equivalent at grade C or above.
- Good levels of literacy and numeracy (to be assessed at interview)
- Experience of working with secondary aged children with complex needs, ASD and medical needs.
- An understanding of the barriers to learning faced by students with complex needs.
- Meet Teaching Assistant standards
- Excellent numeracy/literacy skills – equivalent to NVQ Level 4 in English and Maths
- Training in relevant learning strategies e.g. literacy, numeracy, communication approaches etc. or willingness to be trained
- Specialist skills/training in curriculum or learning area e.g. sign language, PECs, ICT
- Can use ICT effectively to support learning
- Full working knowledge of relevant polices/codes of practice/legislation
- Good understanding of child development and learning processes
- Constantly improve own practice/knowledge through self-evaluation and learning from others
- Ability to relate well to children and adults
- Work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these
- A commitment to safeguarding and health and safety legislation
- A commitment to upholding the school’s vision and values
- Ability to turn up for work regularly and on time.
Desirable
- A Levels
- A qualification in education
- Team teach qualified
Casual/Bank Teaching Assistants
Hours – to cover staff absence when required
Primary or Secondary site
£9.78 plus holiday pay (£10.96) per hour - Term time only
JOB SPECIFICATION
Mabel Prichard is a special school for children with profound and multiple learning difficulties and severe learning difficulties. Our classes vary from 8 to 14 students and we have a team of adults working in each. We offer training across a number of areas and support and encourage career development.
We are looking for casual/bank Teaching Assistants to cover staff absence when required.
To apply for this job, you will:
- Have experience of working with children with PMLD, SLD, ASD and other complex needs.
- Be an excellent team player
- Believe passionately all students should be offered every opportunity to reach their full potential.
Aim: To support the class teacher in teaching and learning.
The successful candidate will be expected to:
- Provide the child with the necessary help and support required for to:
- access the curriculum
- manage learning and behaviour
- to participate in classroom and school activities;
- Provide pastoral, social and personal care for the child, including intimate care;
- Provide supervision and care during break times, including lunch;
- Support the integration of the child to mainstream school where relevant;
- Meet, plan and prepare activities for students with teachers and other agencies;
- Attend training to develop an understand of the needs of the child and your role in relation to these;
- Give feedback to colleagues as appropriate and provide written reports on the child’s progress in consultation with others;
- Show commitment to the school’s equal opportunities policy;
- A commitment to safeguarding children in line with the Oxfordshire County Council Child Protection and Safeguarding Children policy;
- Adhere to the staff code of conduct at all times;
In addition:
- Assist classroom teachers as directed/necessary, including taking small groups of children out of class for help with their work, or helping children in the classroom alongside the teacher;
- Help the teacher with simple practical and administrative tasks.
PERSON SPECIFICATION/SELECTION CRITERIA
Essential
- English and Maths GCSE or equivalent at grade C or above.
- Good levels of literacy and numeracy (to be assessed at interview)
- Experience of working with secondary aged children with complex needs, ASD and medical needs.
- An understanding of the barriers to learning faced by students with complex needs.
- Meet Teaching Assistant standards
- Excellent numeracy/literacy skills – equivalent to NVQ Level 4 in English and Maths
- Training in relevant learning strategies e.g. literacy, numeracy, communication approaches etc. or willingness to be trained
- Specialist skills/training in curriculum or learning area e.g. sign language, PECs, ICT
- Can use ICT effectively to support learning
- Full working knowledge of relevant polices/codes of practice/legislation
- Good understanding of child development and learning processes
- Constantly improve own practice/knowledge through self-evaluation and learning from others
- Ability to relate well to children and adults
- Work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these
- A commitment to safeguarding and health and safety legislation
- A commitment to upholding the school’s vision and values
- Ability to turn up for work regularly and on time.
Desirable
- A Levels
- A qualification in education
- Team teach qualified
Application Procedure
Applicants must complete the school's application form in full and meet all requirements for their submission to be considered.
Please send your completed application forms to recruitment@mabelprichard.org.
For further information or to arrange a school visit please contact the school office on 01865 777878 or email recruitment@mabelprichard.org.
Child Protection, Safeguarding and Prevent Policy