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  • Job start date

    28 April 2025

  • Closing date

    7 April 2025 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    2 April 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£24,294.00 - £25,979.00 Monthly This is pro rata'd to 39 weeks for 33 hours- £19,627.82-£20, 920.54

Level 2 Teaching Assistant job summary

Broadmeadow Special School is rated as Good by OFSTED and is currently situated close to the centre of Wolverhampton. We are a 75 place setting seeking an energetic, motivated and nurturing teaching assistant to join our vibrant and progressive school. Broadmeadow Special School is a school for children with severe and complex learning difficulties aged from 3 to 11.

We benefit from being part of the Central Learning Partnership Trust and work collaboratively with both special and mainstream colleagues to deliver the best possible opportunities for our children. In this role we are looking for someone who can work well as part of a team and has a child centred approach. Knowledge and experience of SEN is desirable but not essential as a full package of induction and continuing professional development will be provided.

Key Purpose of the Post:

Teaching assistants are employed to ensure that every child has exceptional opportunities for learning, in particular:

Supervise and provide particular support for pupils with severe and complex learning difficulties, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities.

Assist with the development and implementation of individual education / Behaviour Plans and Personal Care / eating programmes.

Establish constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual need, providing comfort and care at appropriate times.

To receive and return pupils school transport in accordance with school policy and procedures.

Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.

Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teaching team.

Set challenging and demanding expectations and promote self-esteem and independence.

Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under guidance of the teaching team.

As a school we are committed to well- being and can offer a comprehensive program of support to the right candidate.

We are looking for someone who is:

Flexible, adaptable and creative and able to respond positively to change.

Has a drive for excellence and a desire to be outstanding.

Is highly organised, motivated and driven to succeed.

Is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of ALL students.

Is a team member who will collaborate with colleagues to ensure the safety and wellbeing of students.

W Will uphold and promote the ethos and values of the school

In return we can offer:-

A happy, stimulating and safe learning environment

Dedicated staff committed to achieving high standards

A strong supportive and highly experienced leadership team and governing body

Opportunities for professional development and career progression

Broadmeadow is committed to the safety and safeguarding of its children. All successful candidates will be subjected to an enhanced DBS check, positive references, social media and medical checks before taking up 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.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs are not accepted.

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About Broadmeadow Special School

School type
Academy, ages 3 to 11
School size
75 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
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School location

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