Emotional, Literary and Support Assistant
Holbrook School for Autism, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 0TEThis job expired on 23 June 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
September 2024
Closing date
23 June 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
17 June 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
- Learning support or cover supervisor
- Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern
- Full time, part time: 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £25,844 - £28,105
What skills and experience we're looking for
Job Title: Emotional, Literary and Support Assistant
Location: Holbrook School for Autism, Portway, Holbrook, DE56 0TE or John O’Gaunts Way, Belper, DE56 0DB
Grade/Scale: Grade 09 (Point 16-19) Actual Salary £25,844 - £28,105
Start date: September 2024
Contract: 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (TTO), flexible working arrangements available
Holbrook School for Autism is a successful school for children and young people with autism and learning difficulties, aged 4–19. Our students, may at times, display challenging behaviour related to their communication, social interaction and/or sensory processing difficulties.
Within a safe, structured, and predictable environment, we deliver a person-centred curriculum that supports students in developing independence, confidence, academic and life skills. We strive to enable our students to participate fully in opportunities and experiences both in school and the wider community, so that students can make informed life choices.
We are seeking an outstanding Support Assistant, to work with 4-19-year-olds with autism and learning disabilities. Reporting directly to the Behaviour Lead, the ideal candidate will have a level 2 qualification or equivalent, positive approach to behaviour support and experience of working with young people with complex needs, including ADHD, SLD, SEMH Candidates who do not hold a relevant qualification may still apply if they are able to demonstrate a commitment to undertake training and will only be considered for a fixed term contract until successful completion of the relevant course.
What the school offers its staff
Benefits include: Local Government Pension Scheme, Westfield Health membership and free parking.
For further information, please contact Gail Edmonds, School Business Manager at Holbrook School for Autism, on 01332 880208, via email to trichards@holbrookschoolforautism.co.uk or visit our website at https://www.esteemmat.co.uk/vacancies. Please use the relevant application form on the MAT website; CVs alone will not be accepted.
Closing date for applications: 23 June 2024 (23:59)
Interview dates: 27 June 2024
Esteem Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its students. We expect all staff, volunteers and agency staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.
Commitment to safeguarding
Esteem Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its students. We expect all staff, volunteers and agency staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.
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About Holbrook School for Autism
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 19
- School size
- 147 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 19
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Holbrook School for Autism website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- trichards@holbrookschoolforautism.co.uk
Holbrook School for Autism provides specialist education and care for students with a diagnosis of autism aged 4-19, split over two sites in Holbrook and Belper; there are currently 137 students on roll. We also have a residential facility based at the Holbrook site that provides accommodation for up to 28 students a week, 7 per night, Monday to Thursday term time only.
The main cohort of our students have autism with profound learning difficulties and can present extremely challenging behaviour. The academy practices ‘Team Teach’, a holistic approach to behaviour support and interventions.
In addition to the main school, we also have a provision known as ‘The Hub’, which supports primary aged students with autism who can be working at age-related expectations. These students are currently unable to access mainstream school due to complex needs and behaviours and may have additional mental health needs.
Based in a rural area, Holbrook site has expansive grounds housing specialist climbing equipment for the younger students, trampolines, and outdoor gym equipment. It also has access to a wooded area enabling us to provide Forest Schools.
The Belper site accommodates four classes of students aged 14-19. The town location allows for community cohesion, work experience opportunities and has good access links enabling students to participate in travel training.
We provide a personalised curriculum, designed to address the holistic needs of our students. Students have identified differentiation as part of their ‘My Plan’ and individual timetables as appropriate, as well as working on the key skills of literacy, numeracy, and all the national curriculum subjects.
Situated in Derbyshire, most of our students live within the county including a significant number from Derby City. We also accept a small number from Staffordshire and Nottinghamshire.
Further information about our academy can be found on the website at www.holbrookautism.derbyshire.sch.uk
Arranging a visit to Holbrook School for Autism
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email trichards@holbrookschoolforautism.co.uk.
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