SEND Teaching Assistant (KS3/4/5) - Walker Terrace, Gateshead
The Cedars Academy, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE9 6QD6 days remaining to apply
Job start date
2 September 2024
Closing date
5 July 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
25 June 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time, part time: Full Time, Term Time only. Part time/Job Share hours will be considered for the right candidate
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- NJC Grade D (level 2), NJC Grade E (level 3)
Additional allowances
SEN £,1401 FTE
What skills and experience we're looking for
Working with young
people in a secondary or
Post 16 setting or in the
community.
Working with young
people with emotional
and social development
needs.
Ability to liaise effectively with external contacts, other staff and parents/carers.
Ability to use IT
effectively for learning
and associated
administrative duties
Ability to relate to young people with a range of SEN, including social, emotional and behavioural difficulties and vulnerable young adults
Adaptable and flexible towards individual needs
Ability to inspire and motivate young people
Ability to work effectively and positively as a team member
Innovative and enthusiastic approach
Positive attitude to Equal Opportunities
Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing
Proven ability to cope with and manage change
Effective interpersonal skills
Professional approach at all times
Evidence of strong relationships with students
Effective organisational skills
What the school offers its staff
Local Government Pension Scheme
Fantastic young people who are eager to learn.
An opportunity to make a difference to the lives and aspirations of our amazing young people
A friendly and cohesive staff team
A family friendly and flexible approach to working.
An opportunity to be part of a forward thinking, inclusive organisation
An organisation who values and nurtures staff wellbeing
Access to our well-equipped gym
Further details about the role
Cedars College is part of Cedars Academy Trust. Our curriculum is highly individualised and focuses on the promotion of communication, emotional development, resilience, and the development of independence and employability skills.
This role is based at the Cedars College, Walker Terrace site in central Gateshead. We are currently seeking to appoint full time Teaching Assistants for Cedars College to begin in Spring Term 2024.
This role ideally requires candidates to have experience of working with young people with a range of learning difficulties and disabilities. Experience of supporting learning within a secondary or Post 16 setting would be advantageous, but not essential.
The successful candidate will be flexible and will enjoy the challenge of supporting the delivery of a student-led curriculum where Preparation for Adulthood and access to the community are key to ensuring that our young people are fit for life and ready for their next challenge beyond Cedars Academy. Commitment to working within a team approach is essential.
We encourage potential applicants with queries to contact us in the first instance for a discussion about the role or to arrange a visit to the College.
Commitment to safeguarding
All staff and trustees are committed to our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children at Cedars Academy. We endeavour to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children are respected and valued. We are alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and follow our procedures to ensure that children receive effective support and protection. Our safeguarding procedures apply to all staff volunteers, visitors and trustees and are consistent with those of the Gateshead Safeguarding Children Partnership.
Applying for the job
Please complete the online application.
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About The Cedars Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 19
- School size
- 238 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- The Cedars Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@cedarstrust.org.uk
Cedars School and Cedars College are part of Cedars Academy Trust. We educate children with complex needs from EYFS to Year 9 at our school in Low Fell and young people with complex needs in Key Stages 4 & 5 (Years 10 to 13) at our college in Walker Terrace, Gateshead.
Arranging a visit to The Cedars Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@cedarstrust.org.uk.
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