Level 2 Teaching Assistant (AAC & Communication)
Oak Field School, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 3HWThis job expired on 24 February 2023 – see similar jobs
Job start date
17 April 2023
Closing date
24 February 2023 at 9am
Date listed
1 February 2023
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
- View all Full timejobs
- 32.5 hours per week term time only
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- GLPC-D SCP 6-11 = £21,968-£24,054 pro rata = approx £16,524-18,659 per annum
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking a proactive, enthusiastic, qualified and experienced Teaching Assistant with a strong background/interest in AAC and Communication. The post holder will be responsible principally for the support of one pupil with high level communication needs. They will support this pupil by being a communication partner, modelling and encouraging the use of AAC and other communication aids, as appropriate. They will also support this pupil by creating resources and adaptations, so that the pupil can fully engage with the curriculum using both high and lo-tech communication aids, and will encourage them to become an independent communicator. At some times, the post holder will also be working with other pupils within the class.
More
generally, the focus of a TA2 post at our school is to support personalised learning
at all levels - this includes teaching, learning, assessment, behaviour
management, and care; the successful candidate will be expected to be proactive
in seeking and developing their own CPD. The school provides training in areas
such as Communication, Makaton, PSHE/RSE, Behaviour and Physical Intervention
(we use NCC Approach), Moving and
Handling, and Personal and Intimate Care (see appendix) to maximise access to
learning. We also ensure access to multi-disciplinary training in physical
management, and health tasks such as gastrostomy feeds, as appropriate. All our
staff are actively encouraged to participate actively in the wider life and
enrichment activities of the class and the school.
If in doubt re your qualifications for this post, please contact Laura Wyatt (Deputy Head) before you apply, as below – applications will only be considered at this level if you meet the NCC qualification criteria, as listed at the bottom of the NCC TA2 job description.
What the school offers its staff
Oak Field School is an Outstanding Special School (Ofsted 2018, 2014, 2011) for 166 pupils aged 3-19 with a wide range of learning and physical disabilities, broadly SLD (severe learning difficulties) and PMLD (profound and multiple learning difficulties). This also includes some pupils with challenging behaviours linked to SLD, some pupils with ASC, and some pupils with complex health needs. This is a permanent full-time post to start on Monday 17th April 2023, or sooner if you are available.
Working hours for this post are Mon-Fri 8.50am-3.50pm, with 30 minutes lunchbreak,
Since Oak Field is a unique specialised educational setting within the city of Nottingham, we strongly advise that before you apply for this post you have a detailed look at our website (oakfieldschool.org.uk), especially the 4-minute video and the Learning At Home tab, then have an informal telephone conversation with Laura Wyatt to discuss this post further. This opportunity is available between 9.30am and 5pm, and we would strongly encourage you to do this, because it will support your application.
Applications close on: Friday 24th February 2023 at 9am.
Provisional interview date: Friday 3rd March 2023
For the Personal Statement section of the application form, please write a covering letter (2 sides max) outlining your experience, knowledge, skills and abilities in relation to this post.
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.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Oak Field School
- School type
- Special school, ages 3 to 19
- School size
- 161 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Oak Field School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- admin@oakfield.nottingham.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 0115 9153265
Oak Field School is a Special School for 168 pupils aged 3 – 19 with a wide range of learning difficulties (SLD, PMLD, ASD and CLDD) and/or physical disabilities, including complex health needs, sensory needs, and some challenging behaviours linked to disability.
Arranging a visit to Oak Field School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@oakfield.nottingham.sch.uk.
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