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Level 3 Teaching Assistant - 2:1 Support

Mayfield School, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 8NH

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• Start date details

  Asap

• Closing date

  15 May 2024 at 9am

• Date listed

  2 May 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: 30 hours per week Monday-Friday 8.55am - 3.40pm
• Contract type: Fixed term - Open ended - linked to external funding
• Pay scale: Grade D 5-6

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to employ a Level 3 Teaching Assistant to work with one of our young pupils who will be supported on a 2:1 ratio due to his complex needs.

Desirable skills:

• Experience of working with children and young people who can exhibit behaviour that can challenge
• A good understanding of SEN needs and reasons for complex behaviour
• Experience of physical restrictive intervention strategies would be an advantage
• The ability to be a great team player and also be able to work independently and use initiative
• An open-minded and inquisitive approach to the job but the ability to work to agreed strategies and procedures
• The ability to develop and sustain positive relationships with children, fellow staff members and families

What the school offers its staff

Company Sick Pay

Government Pension Scheme

Well-being & Health Support & Services

Employee Discount to High-street stores

Cycle to Work Scheme

Commitment to safeguarding

All of our safeguarding and recruitment policies are available to view on TES.com where applications need to be made

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About Mayfield School

• School type: Special school, ages 2 to 19
• School size: 266 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Mayfield School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: admin@mayfieldtorbay.gov.uk
• Phone number: 01803328375
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/mayfield-school-torquay (opens in new tab)

At Mayfield School in Torquay we have 180 pupils with severe and profound learning difficulties arranged in 19 classes from foundation through to Key Stage 4. We have highly skilled staff and fantastic facilities to support the ongoing development of every pupil’s EHCP need in a safe, nurturing and happy environment.

At Mayfield College in Paignton we have 52 students in Key Stage 4 and 5 with severe and profound learning difficulties. The highly skilled College team provide a holistic programme of study for our young people which utilised challenging, relevant and fun learning experiences whilst supporting individual progression and preparation for adulthood.

At Mayfield Chestnut in Brixham we have 32 Primary aged pupils with social, emotional and mental health difficulties arranged in 6 classes. Our highly skilled staff support our pupils to maintain academic progress whilst securing attachment and promoting resilience and wellbeing through playfulness, acceptance, curiosity and empathy.

Across our 3 sites we have the firm mission of Learning together to be the best that we can be building on the successes of today for the challenges of tomorrow.

Arranging a visit to Mayfield School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@mayfieldtorbay.gov.uk.

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