Senior Teaching Assistant - Range 3
Stocklake Park Community School, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP20 1DP15 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
5 January 2025 at 3pm
Date listed
20 December 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 Hours Per Week, 39 Weeks Per Year (including INSET days)
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £27,310 to £29,295 per annum
Pay scale
- Bucks Pay - Range 3 (Point 16-20): Salary £23,164 to £28,484 approx. gross per annum
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you planning ahead and looking for a new challenge to start as soon as possible? Maybe you are ready to extend your current knowledge and experience of working with children who have special educational and complex needs. We are seeking to appoint Senior Teaching Assistants to work with pupils in our care at Stocklake Park School.
Don’t delay! Interviews will be arranged upon receipt of applications from suitable candidates. You can also enjoy the benefits of working within Buckinghamshire Council including financial rewards and discounts on purchases from local shops, cafes and restaurants, pension scheme and a 24 hour free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
What the school offers its staff
Part of the Vale Federation of Schools, Stocklake Park Secondary School is a special school which caters for students who have moderate to severe learning difficulties.
There are currently 105 students at the main site. The school follows a primary model and is designed to meet individual educational needs and develop social and personal skills. The curriculum is organised to give students the opportunity to experience and explore different subjects. We provide high quality education and care and students have access to a range of therapies, multi-agency professionals and a team of therapists who support students’ needs. We offer an excellent training package for staff together with a fantastic opportunity to become part of an innovative and forward thinking team who are providing a therapeutic and unique learning environment for its pupils. All students have access to swimming at our primary site, a rebound centre and purpose built outdoor spaces including a MUGA (multi use games area) and playground equipment. We are close to bus and train links and on-site parking is available for staff.
Further details about the role
As a Senior Teaching Assistant the successful candidate will work under the guidance of teaching and senior staff and within an agreed system of supervision, to implement agreed work programmes with individuals/groups, in or out of the classroom. with the class teacher in lesson planning, evaluating and adjusting lesson/work plans as appropriate. You will assist with the development and implementation of individual education and personal care plans, attending to personal hygiene needs and administering medicines. You will be required to lead whole classes in the absence of both the Teacher and Assistant Teacher within the class. We offer comprehensive training from our many in house experts, a full induction programme and numerous career paths as you progress. Please see candidate pack for further details.
Ideal candidates for this role will have a minimum of three years’ experience of working with children and young people who have a range of special educational and complex needs either in a special school or similar setting, or maybe through a different job role. You will be able to liaise with other professionals in order to carry out recommendations required and also work on your own initiative. A good working knowledge of ICT to be able to effectively support learning and a commitment to training is expected. Resilience, common sense and a commitment to working as part of a team are also key attributes. Please see candidate pack for further details.
Please see the Job Description/Person Specification and Candidate pack for further details.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Vale Federation of Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to provide two satisfactory references, undertake pre-employment checks including a health check and have a cleared Enhanced Disclosure & Barring check. An online search (including social media) will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates as part of our recruitment process.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to recruitment@thevalefederation.com
CVs are not accepted.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Stocklake Park Community School
- School type
- Special school, ages 11 to 19
- School size
- 104 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@thevalefederation.com
- Phone number
- 01296 423507
Part of the Vale Federation of Schools, Stocklake Park Secondary School is a special school which caters for students who have moderate to severe learning difficulties. There are currently 100 students at the main site. The school follows a primary model and is designed to meet individual educational needs and develop social and personal skills. The curriculum is organised to give students the opportunity to experience and explore different subjects. We provide high quality education and care and students have access to a range of therapies, multi-agency professionals and a team of therapists who support students’ needs. We offer an excellent training package for staff together with a fantastic opportunity to become part of an innovative and forward thinking team who are providing a therapeutic and unique learning environment for its pupils. All students have access to swimming at our primary site, a rebound centre and purpose built outdoor spaces including a MUGA (multi use games area) and playground equipment. We are close to bus and train links and on-site parking is available for staff.
Arranging a visit to Stocklake Park Community School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@thevalefederation.com.
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