Teaching Assistant
Brimble Hill Special School, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 2NB11 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
5 January 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
16 December 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £13.32 to £14.92 per hour
Teaching Assistant job summary
Brimble Hill School is a primary Education Provision (EP) for children and young people (CYP) with severe or profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD). We are a vibrant and caring community for pupils, aged 2 -11 and have been rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
We are in search of a Teaching Assistant who:
- Is nurturing and empathetic
- Has a great sense of humour
- Is an adaptable, collaborative team player
- Is patient with a flair for celebrating the smallest of successes
If this sounds like you, we’d love for you to join our friendly and dedicated team. Our children are unique and need positive, supportive and fun Teaching Assistants who understand that our learning journeys are a bit different and that’s great!
Brimble Hill School is proud to be part of Brunel Academies Trust - a growing educational community with no barriers, only potential. We strive to significantly improve the life chances and outcomes for our CYP within our SEND, CofE and mainstream EPs.
What it’s like to work at Brimble Hill:
'I love Brimble Hill because no two days are the same, it is a busy but fun place to work. Everyone pulls together as one big family'.
'Brimble Hill is a very friendly environment to work in. All staff work together and put the children at the centre of what we do'.
'The staff are a wonderful team and the children are lovely. I love helping the children grow'
Interview: w/c 13/01/2025 or as applications are received
Note: Applicants will be considered as received. Should a suitable candidate be identified, we may close the vacancy early.
Hours: 29.5
Please see the attached Job Descriptions for full details of the responsibilities and expectations of these roles.
Training: It is important to us to ensure you feel valued and supported. Full training appropriate to the role will be provided.
Benefits
Whether through continuous professional development, personal and impartial support, or exciting discounts to enjoy with friends and family, Brunel Academies Trust have a package of excellent benefits which are available to all employees, including:
- Support on continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities
- Brunel Perks – exclusive discounts on a range of products and retailers from cinema tickets, food shopping and holidays
- Discounts with Swindon Designer Outlet Village
- Carefirst – impartial counselling service in person, by video call or phone as well as a citizen’s advice function for advice and support on personal or professional queries
- Excellent pension scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Annual pay progression opportunities
- Continuous Service date honoured
You are invited and encouraged to visit our setting to explore how unique and inspirational our children and team are. We encourage you to learn more about us through our website, and contact the school office to arrange a visit.
Safeguarding Statement
Brunel Academies Trust is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people (CYP) and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check, references and medical clearance. All references will be obtained prior to interview in line with Safer Recruitment and KCSIE, and further references may be sought as deemed necessary.
Brunel Academies Trust is dedicated to the vision of having a diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that reflects diversity from the communities it serves. We value the contributions of all colleagues from a wide range of backgrounds and actively seek to promote an environment which is free from discrimination and harassment; which at the same time supports fair promotion and cultural acceptance.
Under the provision of the Equality Act 2010, Brunel Academies Trust welcomes applications from everyone and operates a recruitment process that is fair and does not discriminate against or disadvantage anyone because of their age, pronouns preference, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy, paternity or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
In order for your application to be formally considered, we require a fully completed application form in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education & Safer Recruitment. This must include your education history, qualifications with dates and an unbroken employment history from leaving full time education to present day (with gaps accounted for). Please make sure all gaps in employment are explained in the box provided.
Commitment to safeguarding
Brunel Academies Trust is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check, references and medical clearance.
Under the provision of the Equality Act 2010, Brunel Academies Trust welcomes applications from everyone and operates a recruitment process that is fair and does not discriminate against or disadvantage anyone because of their age, pronouns preference, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy, paternity or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
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.
About Brimble Hill Special School
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- School size
- 103 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Brimble Hill Special School website (opens in new tab)
As a developing Multi Academy Trust, now is an exciting time to join Brimble Hill Primary School. Brimble Hill School is a unique SEND Primary for children with severe or profound and multiple learning difficulties.
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