14 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    18 October 2024 at 9am

  • Date listed

    26 September 2024

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5

Working pattern

Full time: 32.5 hours per week

Contract type

Fixed term - This role will be on a temporary basis to assist with the education and care of a named child in school as directed by the Head Teacher. The pupil is currently of primary school age. The post is temporary on an until needed basis or if funding is withdrawn.

Full-time equivalent salary

£24,702 - £27,334

What skills and experience we're looking for

As part of the role:

  • You will follow the direction of the class teacher
  • You may be required to work away from the classroom on a one-to-one basis
  • You will provide one-to-one support to access educational activities and learning as per the pupils EHCP
  • You will take the lead on feeding the pupil through a gastrostomy site
  • You will liaise with other professionals to support the therapeutic needs of the pupil
  • You will work one-to-one on specific therapeutic intervention programmes, as instructed by therapists
  • You will complete relevant reports and provide additional information to the class teacher as requested
  • You must have experience of working with children with complex SEND
  • You must have experience of working with pupils who have sensory feeding difficulties
  • You must have the knowledge and understanding of the skills required for this post
  • You will be given full training in order for you to support the specific therapeutic needs of the pupil

You will require the following qualifications and must be able to provide original copies of certificates should you be successful:

1. NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants (or equivalent) AND

2. English and maths GCSE grade 4 or above (or equivalent)


What the school offers its staff

In joining Carlton Digby School, you will benefit from:

  • Working with our fabulous children and their families
  • Being part of a strong team of staff
  • Strong links with the local community and other special schools
  • Excellent facilities
  • High quality CPD
  • Supportive and involved Governors

Commitment to safeguarding

Nottinghamshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a DBS check.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to sbm@carltondigby.notts.sch.uk

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About Carlton Digby School

School type
Special school, ages 3 to 18
School size
93 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 18

Carlton Digby School is a maintained special school for children with a wide range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities aged 3 – 18 years.

In March 2020, the school was given an Ofsted grading of ‘Outstanding’.

The school currently has 90 pupils on roll.

Arranging a visit to Carlton Digby School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sbm@carltondigby.notts.sch.uk.

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