1:1 Grade 4 Qualified Teaching Assistant

Carlton Digby School, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG3 6DS

21 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 The post is temporary on an until needed basis or if funding is withdrawn.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.