Play Lead
Strathmore School, Twickenham, TW1 4DQThis job expired on 15 November 2021 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 January 2022
Closing date
15 November 2021 at 9am
Date listed
22 October 2021
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- FTE
Actual salary
- NJC07
Play Lead job summary
We are a happy, positive and hardworking staff, educating learners aged 4-19 with severe or profound and multiple learning disabilities and many of whom have a co-diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Condition. We work closely with colleagues from Educational Psychology, Health and Social Care to ensure that our learners receive all the support and challenge they need to achieve. Every learner has an Education, Health and Care Plan that details what and how they are learning, including input from Speech and Language, Occupational, and Physiotherapy. Our Family Worker provides invaluable encouragement and information to our families. We have high aspirations for all of our learners and high expectations of ourselves.
Successful candidates will:
• Have experience of working with children and young people (experience of working with children with SLD/PMLD/ASC is an advantage);
• Have good communication and numeracy skills;
• Be well organised and able to organise and lead activities to promote play and social interactions;
• Be creative and have an enthusiastic, imaginative and caring approach to children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities;
• Have high expectations of learners’ achievements relating to communication, independence, inclusion in the community and behaviour.
To be considered, you will have achieved a GCSE Grade A*- C 4/9 or equivalent in Maths and English Language.
We offer you:
• excellent professional development and promotion opportunities,
• enthusiastic and supportive colleagues, parents & Governors,
• a well-resourced school,
• the opportunity to make a significant, positive contribution to the learning and experiences of local learners with SLD in this unique Special School.
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 Strathmore School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 19
- School size
- 113 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 19
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Strathmore School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- hr@aurigaacademytrust.org.uk
Strathmore is a happy, thriving, oversubscribed and growing special school for children and young people aged 4 -19 with severe and complex learning difficulties including those with an additional diagnosis of autism and/or physical/sensory disabilities. We are committed to supporting all of our pupils to achieve and enjoy and be stimulated and challenged to fulfil their potential.
We are a forward thinking school committed to investigating and providing pupils with the most relevant and innovative learning opportunities and resources available. We have recently moved into our new purpose built facilities that we share with inclusive minded mainstream schools.
Our ‘small schools’ and small class sizes ensure that all pupils benefit from a highly consistent and supportive approach from all our staff, including therapists, and are given every opportunity to thrive and develop as individuals. Our constant focus is always on what will make the biggest impact for the individual pupil.
Arranging a visit to Strathmore School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@aurigaacademytrust.org.uk.
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