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  • Start date details

    ASAP

  • Closing date

    17 April 2023 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    22 March 2023

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 1

Working pattern

Part time: 25hpw - Monday to Friday

Contract type

Maternity or parental leave cover - 11 Months

Actual salary

£11971 - £12,410

What skills and experience we're looking for

About this Role

You will be working with pupils who have complex SEN needs supporting them to learn in class and reach their full potential.You may also be required to work in our mainstream classes on occasion or following a review of the staffing structure each academic year.

You will beThe Governing Body are seeking somebody who:

  • has knowledge/experience of working with children with complex learning needs, including social and communication needs.
  • has an NVQ Level 2 Standard in Learning Support or equivalent.
  • is keen to work as part of a team and share ideas and good practice.
  • has high expectations of pupil achievement and behaviour.
  • is passionate about children’s welfare and raising their aspirations
  • is an effective communicator with staff, parents and children.
  • is creative, enthusiastic and resourceful.
  • insists that learning should be fun.
  • is able to be flexible and respond to changing demands with a positive attitude.
  • Is willing to carry out occasional class cover in the absence of the teacher.
  • has excellent organisational and interpersonal skills.
  • has a commitment to Christian values.
  • has an understanding of responsibilities in relation to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

What the school offers its staff

In return we are proud to offer you:

  • enthusiastic children
  • willing, hardworking staff team
  • supportive parents who are keen to be involved
  • a strong team of governors
  • CPD across the Trust
  • development opportunities within the Trust

Further details about the role

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position and would like to have a more detailed conversation before making the decision to apply for the post, please give us a call and we will be happy to help you with as much detail as possible to support this process. We encourage visits to our academies and conversations with our Headteachers and these can be arranged between yourself and the school.

When you have enough information to make your decision to apply, please complete all sections of the application form.

All applicants will be notified of the shortlisting decisions by email. References for shortlisted candidates will be requested before interviews. Interviews of applicants who have been shortlisted will take place soon afterwards. Early application is recommended.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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About Marden Vale CofE Academy

School type
Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
View all Primaryjobs
School size
163 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
Phone number
01249 813505

Arranging a visit to Marden Vale CofE Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@mardenvale.dsat.org.uk.

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