Assistant Teachers - Range 4
Booker Park Community School, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP21 9ET15 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
5 January 2025 at 3pm
Date listed
20 December 2024
Job details
Job role
- HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
- Learning support or cover supervisor
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 Hours Per Week, 39 Weeks Per Year (including INSET days)
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- FTE £29,477 to £31,645 per annum
Pay scale
- Bucks Pay - Range 4 (Point 21-25): Salary £24,998 to £26,837 approx. gross per annum
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you looking for the next step in your Teaching Assistant career? Are you looking for a new challenge in the special needs sector which offers both a high level of reward and attractive pay? Maybe you are ready to extend your current knowledge and experience of working with young people who have special educational and complex needs? Following the creation of new roles within the school, we are seeking to appoint Assistant Teachers to work with the young people in our care at Booker Park School. Working as part of a team you will provide support for the class teacher and assist with the whole planning cycle and the management/preparation of resources.
Don’t delay! Interviews will be arranged upon receipt of applications from suitable candidates. You can also enjoy the benefits of working within Buckinghamshire Council including financial rewards and discounts on purchases from local shops, cafes and restaurants, pension scheme and a 24 hour free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
What the school offers its staff
Booker Park is a member of the Vale Federation of Special Schools, together with thesecondary and post-16 school Stocklake Park.
With 237 pupils currently on roll, Booker Park caters for primaryaged children with a broad diversity of complex needs including profound and multiple, severe and moderatelearning difficulties. Almost half of the pupils have an additional diagnosis of an autistic spectrum condition. We are fortunate enough to have wonderful facilities including two large halls, a computer suite, hydrotherapy pool, soft play room, an observational mirror room, dark room and sensory theatre. We have purpose built outdoor spaces including a Multi-use Games Area (MUGA), climbing castle, pirate ship and sensory path which are available to all pupils. We are close to bus and train links and on-site parking is available for all staff.
Further details about the role
As an Assistant Teacher the successful candidate will work with the class teacher in lesson planning, evaluating and adjusting lesson/work plans as appropriate. You will assist with the development and implementation of individual education and personal care plans, attending to personal hygiene needs and administering medicines. You will be required to lead whole classes during the teacher’s non-contact time and also during the short-term absence of the teacher. Comprehensive training is provided as appropriate to the role with a brand new continued professional development programme allowing every staff member opportunities to develop and flourish.
Ideal candidates for this role will have experience of working with young people who have a range of special educational and complex needs either in a special school or similar setting, or maybe through a different job role. You will be able to liaise with other professionals in order to carry out recommendations required and also work on your own initiative. A good working knowledge of ICT to be able to effectively support learning and a commitment to training is expected. Resilience, common sense and a commitment to working as part of a team are also key attributes. Please see the Job Description/Person Specification and Candidate pack for further details.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Vale Federation of Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to provide two satisfactory references, undertake pre-employment checks including a health check and have a cleared Enhanced Disclosure & Barring check. An online search (including social media) will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates as part of our recruitment process.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to recruitment@thevalefederation.com
CVs are not accepted.
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About Booker Park Community School
- School type
- Special school, ages 3 to 11
- School size
- 239 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Booker Park Community School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@thevalefederation.com
- Phone number
- 01296 427221
Booker Park School is a special school meeting the needs of primary age pupils with a range of complex needs. These may include moderate or severe learning difficulties, autism, physical and other sensory disabilities, and sometimes challenging behaviour as a consequence of these difficulties. We look for all our young people to be successful learners enabling them to achieve in a caring and supportive environment. Together we work to provide the best that we possibly can to support all their unique learning needs.
Booker Park School is a member of the Vale Federation of Special Schools, together with the secondary school Stocklake Park, and its post-16 site Harding House.
Arranging a visit to Booker Park Community School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@thevalefederation.com.
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