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Enhanced Teaching Assistant – SEN

The Oaks Secondary School, Spennymoor, DL16 7DB

This job expired on 22 November 2023 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  22 November 2023 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  9 November 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: No, visa sponsorship not available
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern:
  • Full time - 37 Hours per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Grade 6 SCP 11 – 17 - Term time + 10 days

What skills and experience we're looking for

To complement the work of teachers by taking responsibility for the organisation and support of agreed learning activities for classes where all pupils have special educational needs. Work with children and young people who have a range of significant and often complex SEND for example those with autism, social, emotional and mental health difficulties, profound and multiple, severe or moderate learning difficulties including, in some instances, those with life limiting conditions and those who exhibit challenging behaviour. The primary focus is to do specified work with individuals, groups and whole classes under the direction and supervision of a qualified teacher.

To work collaboratively with teaching staff in the whole planning cycle and the management/preparation of resources. Also to deliver learning to individuals, small groups and whole classes as and when required.

To encourage pupils to become independent learners, to provide support for their welfare, and to support the inclusion of pupils in all aspects of school life.

What the school offers its staff

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Commitment to safeguarding

The Oaks Secondary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.

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About The Oaks Secondary School

• School type: Special school, ages 11 to 19
• School size: 348 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: The Oaks Secondary School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: s.cochrane200@theoaks.durham.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-oaks-secondary-school (opens in new tab)

The Oaks Secondary School which is a generic special school for pupils who have moderate, severe, or profound and multiple learning difficulties or Autism Spectrum Conditions. The school has received an outstanding grading from Ofsted in its last three inspections. The Oaks Secondary School is federated with Evergreen Primary School at Bishop Auckland and Croft Community School at Annfield Plain and there may be a requirement to work at these schools.

Arranging a visit to The Oaks Secondary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email s.cochrane200@theoaks.durham.sch.uk.

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