SEND Teaching Assistant

Charles Warren Academy, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK6 3AZ

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  November 2024

• Closing date

  8 November 2024 at 12:25pm

• Date listed

  11 October 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £23500 - £25199 per annum

SEND Teaching Assistant job summary

Salary: NJC 5 -9 £23,500 - £25,199 (actual), £17,677 - £18,955 (pro rata salary) + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits

Hours: 32.5, 39 weeks

Contract: Fixed Term

Start date: November 2024 / As soon as possible

Are you passionate about education and looking for a fulfilling career?

We're looking for a dedicated SEND teaching assistant to join our supportive team at Charles Warren Academy.

You're someone who'll be able to:

* Join our specialist provision based in our school for children with Autism and/or Social Communication Difficulties
* Use positive behaviour management strategies and motivate children to learn and enjoy school

Looking to make a difference every day?

Join our team and play a vital role in ensuring our students receive the education they deserve. You'll provide invaluable support to delivering an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day.

You're someone who has:

* Experience of supporting children in primary education
* Experience in the use of visual strategies to support children with communication needs
* Work collaboratively with other teaching assistants so you must be able to work in a team

This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact on the lives of young people.

Charles Warren Academy opened on 1st September 2012 and is part of Lift Schools. Our school is situated in the beautiful area of Simpson, surrounded by trees and bordering the canal. We cater for children aged 4-11 years old and we have high expectations for all with an inclusive outlook.

We aspire for Charles Warren Academy to be an inspirational and exciting place to learn where children can achieve their very best. Our children are enthusiastic, hardworking and want to succeed.

Who is Lift Schools?

We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.

We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.

We offer you:

* Comprehensive training: Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career.
* Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
* Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.

The role is due to commence November 2024 / As soon as possible. This is a fixed term position until July 2025.

Closing date: Sunday 10th November 2024

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Commitment to safeguarding

Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

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.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

About Charles Warren Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 204 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Charles Warren Academy website (opens in new tab)
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/charles-warren-academy (opens in new tab)

We provide an inclusive education for children from 4 to 11 years in our school with extensive grounds. We offer mainstream and a special provision for children in EYFS to the end of KS1. Our school is situated in the beautiful area of Simpson, surrounded by trees and bordering the canal. We cater for children aged 4-11 years old and we have high expectations for all with an inclusive outlook.

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