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Specialist Support Worker (with responsibility for SaLT and OT needs)

Westfield School, Bourne End, Buckinghamshire, SL8 5BE

This job expired on 3 January 2023 – see similar jobs

Start date details
January 2023 or sooner
Closing date
3 January 2023 at 11:59pm
Date listed
17 November 2022

Job details

Job role: Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Full time: 33.5 hours per week (Monday 08:30-16:30, Tuesday-Friday 08:30-15:30 plus 3.5 hours), 39 weeks (term time only plus INSET days)
Contract type: Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary: Bucks Pay Range 4 £25,216 - £27,281 pro-rata (Actual Salary: £21,419 - £23,677)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking someone to join our strong staff team dedicated to supporting children whose needs can be challenging. We are looking for an applicant who is:

A team player
Trustworthy and reliable
Flexible in their approach and positive in outlook
Well organised, calm and unflappable

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

What the school offers its staff

We are a coeducational primary special school for children who learn within the National Curriculum expectations at a MLd needs relevant level, and who experience difficulties arising from communication and interaction. The vast majority of our pupils also have a diagnosis of ASd. The school’s expansion allows us to build on our success at the forefront of pioneering practice driven by evidence based development of innovative approaches to learning.

We can offer you:

A calm setting with superb space and facilities
A friendly and exciting place to work
Strong supportive management
Innovative approaches to teaching and learning
A positive, caring and forward thinking environment
A committed and welcoming team of staff and governors

Please see the attached School Information and visit www.westfieldschoolbucks.org for more information.

Further details about the role

If you would like to find out more about our school or book a place at an information session, please contact the school office by telephone 01628 533125 or email westfield@westfield.bucks.sch.uk.

An application pack is attached. You can also obtain one using the contact details above or by visiting our website www.westfieldschoolbucks.org.

Completed applications should be emailed to westfield@westfield.bucks.sch.uk. Only applications submitted on the current Buckinghamshire Council application form will be considered. Please note we do not accept CV’s.

Information sessions: Tuesday 6th December 2022 at 13:15 and 16:00

Closing date: Tuesday 3rd January 2023 (applications will be considered on receipt)

Interview date: To be confirmed

Commitment to safeguarding

Westfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made subject to satisfactory Enhanced DBS, Teaching Regulation Agency, Childcare Disqualification, Qualification and Reference checks.

As part of the shortlisting process, we will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on the shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the school might want to explore with the applicant at interview.

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