PI High Needs Teaching Assistant 25 hours per week
The Commonweal School, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 4JEThis job expired on 8 August 2022 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2022
Closing date
8 August 2022 at 9am
Date listed
25 July 2022
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 25 hours per week, term time only (including training days)
Contract type
- Fixed term - Contract up to 31st August 2023
Full-time equivalent salary
- £20,559 - £23,632 fte
Actual salary
- £11,892 - £13,670
PI High Needs Teaching Assistant 25 hours per week job summary
We are looking for an experienced Teaching Assistant to join the Physical Impaired (PI) team at the school. You will provide support in all subject areas, as well as working with students on a 1:1 and group basis. Although you will be based in PI you may also be asked to support students in the Mainstream Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (MSEND) and Specific Learning Difficulties units.
The successful candidate will have experience of working with SEN students, preferably in a secondary environment. Teamwork is an essential aspect of the post, as is the confidence to support students in their progress through the curriculum. Good organisational skills, flexible working practices and patience are also essential. Confidence and sensitivity are essential in providing often intimate personal care, management of personal care plans and delivery of medication – training will be provided for successful applicants.
Further information about the job
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.
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About The Commonweal School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1382 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Commonweal School website
- Email address
- recruitment@commonweal.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01793 612727
The Commonweal School has a long and proud history of serving its community. The world has changed beyond recognition since Commonweal first opened its doors to students in 1927, but Commonweal is still guided by the creed its name encapsulates. For the good of all. The Commonweal school exists to serve the community in which it sits and the young people of that community. This post would suit an ECT or an experienced teacher. We can offer you the opportunity to advance your career within a supportive environment and will provide excellent training and development opportunities. The Commonweal School values its staff and provides a range of benefits including generous PPA. Details can be found here: https://www.commonweal.co.uk/about/vacancies/
As a school with a long tradition, we believe strongly in encouraging all students to make the most of their time with us. This is achieved through a combination of enthusiastic teaching, modern resources, relevant curriculum and a caring ethos. Our happy, confident students are challenged to achieve and express a real pride in their learning environment, recently refurbished to meet the needs of 21st Century students. Commonweal has been adjudged Good in our last two Ofsted inspections.
Arranging a visit to The Commonweal School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@commonweal.co.uk.
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