Teaching Assistant for SEN Department
The Misbourne School, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, HP16 0BN15 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
29 November 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
4 November 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Special Education Needs (SEN)
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £19,111.00 - £27,504.00 Annually (Actual) SALARY: Bucks Pay Range 2 - 3
Teaching Assistant for SEN Department job summary
Would you like a job which fits within the school day?
Would you enjoy helping young people achieve their potential?
Do you want to work as part of a caring, flexible team?
Working as a Teaching Assistant may be the role for you! We can offer a high degree of flexibility around days and hours, working term-time only. This is fulfilling work where you get to make a very real difference to the life chances of individual students. Other benefits include comprehensive training, a pension scheme and access to The Misbourne's state-of-the-art fitness suite. We are seeking individuals to join our committed team of Teaching Assistants to help our young people realise their potential. You will be part of our specialist SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disability) team, which is dedicated to delivering the correct support to individual students. SEND students are at the heart of our academy and this role is integral to helping some of our most vulnerable students to succeed. This could be support in lessons or working 1:1 on targeted areas of support.
You do not need to have had any previous experience of this work - comprehensive training is provided - but the following qualities will be beneficial:
A passion for the importance of learning
Enthusiasm for working with young people to help them succeed
The ability to inspire and be creative
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Your responsibilities will include:
Working collaboratively with subject teachers to ensure students’ progress in individual subjects
Acting as a positive role model both socially and academically
Helping to foster and develop positive relationships with staff and peers
Being flexible to meet the dynamic needs of the SEND department on a daily basis
Identifying personal training needs and attending appropriate internal and external training
Being involved in maintaining records, undertaking assessment and evaluating identified students’ needs
Ensuring inclusive practice and equality of opportunity for all
We recognise the vital importance of support staff at The Misbourne. Professional development is a priority and we provide opportunities for skill development and further responsibility.
Would you like to make a difference to the outcomes and life chances of young people? If so, you could become part of our dedicated team.
If you are interested in learning more about the roles we have available, please contact Mike Worth, Deputy Headteacher, for an informal chat. Mike is available via telephone on 01494 862869 or via email recruitment@themisbourne.co.uk.
Excerpts from our pleasing 2022 Ofsted inspection include:
Pupils told inspectors that the clear and fair behaviour system helps them to behave well.
Relationships between staff and pupils are strong.
Pupils conduct around the school is orderly and calm.
Pastoral care puts the child at the heart of everything the school does
We can offer you:
Students who are a pleasure to work with
Great training and development opportunities
The opportunity to take on further literacy support and intervention tasks for the right candidate
An experienced, friendly, and collaborative team of staff
The unwavering support of teachers and leaders in ensuring the highest possible standards of student behaviour
An academy that puts wellbeing at the top of their priorities
A two-week October half term
Free access to our own fully-fitted gym (subject to opening hours)
Local Government Pension Scheme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Free on-site parking
Career Development Bursary Scheme
The Misbourne reserves the right to close and shortlist early, therefore early applications are encouraged.
Please note all shortlisted applicants will be subjected to a pre-employment check.
The Misbourne is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.
An offer of appointment is subject to satisfactory references, DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) Enhanced Disclosure and medical clearance.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Misbourne is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An offer of appointment is subject to satisfactory references, DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) Enhanced Disclosure and medical clearance
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 The Misbourne School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1095 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- The Misbourne School website (opens in new tab)
We are an 11-18 Academy in the picturesque village of Great Missenden in the heart of the Chilterns. We have nearly 1100 students on roll including a successful and growing Sixth Form. Our staff tell us they genuinely feel like part of a team; a team who are striving to help each student flourish both academically and personally.
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