Teaching Assistant
Heathermount School, Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 9PGThis job expired on 12 April 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
12 April 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
1 March 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Full time: Salary from £18,992 to £22,930 per annum depending on qualifications and experience. 39 weeks per year, 8.30 am – 4.30 pm, 40 hours per week.
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Salary from £18,992 to £22,930
What skills and experience we're looking for
Heathermount is a day school, owned by Cavendish, set in 14 acres of beautiful grounds in Ascot, Berkshire.
We provide a high-quality education for students aged 5-18 who have a primary diagnosis of Autism. All our students have an Educational Health & Care Plan. We are a well-resourced school with small classes (max 8) with students supported by a team of educational and therapeutic staff who work in unison to achieve the best outcome for our learners.
Teaching assistants support our students in their learning by either working with individuals or groups of students. They also contribute to the assessment, planning, recording, monitoring, and reporting of students’ progress. The post will require the successful applicant to undertake any such duties as may be assigned which are consistent with the nature of the job and the level of responsibility.
We are a forward looking and ambitious school with a passion for making a difference to the lives and education of our young people and our hard working, talented staff.
What the school offers its staff
Why work for us:
A chance for you to be creative and have an impact on the learning of our students.
To work alongside a friendly and passionate team of professionals.
We provide a comprehensive CPD programme to aid you in developing your career further.
To work in a setting that has achieved Advanced Autism Accreditation in July 2021.
The chance to work in a school that received a “Good” Ofsted inspection in Feb 2019 and who aspire to achieve outstanding in the future.
A competitive salary and contributions to your pension.
Benefits included:
Performance related bonus
Life Insurance cover @2 x your basic salary
Subsidised lunches
Employee assistance and well-being support and advice
Free onsite parking
Long service awards
Cycle to Work Scheme
Further details about the role
Please do not hesitate to call the school for an informal chat or come and visit us and meet our inspiring, wonderful young people and our hard working, talented staff. We welcome interest from colleagues from both mainstream and special or alternative provisions.
Please contact us for further information, on 01344 875101 or by email to admin@heathermount.co.uk.
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone’s responsibility. Everyone who comes into contact with children and their families has a role to play.Heathermount School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and carry out their safeguarding responsibilities as per the job description and personal specification for their role.
Any successful applicant will be required to undergo the child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an enhanced disclosure from the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service), Barred List check, online searches, and a minimum of 2 references from previous employers.
For more information about the DBS please see: https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.
This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
We evaluate applications on receipt and may contact suitable candidates for interview before the closing date. Please note, the role will close as soon as a successful candidate is appointed so early application is recommended.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Heathermount School
- School type
- Special school, ages 4 to 19
- School size
- 77 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- amy.thain@heathermount.co.uk
Arranging a visit to Heathermount School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email amy.thain@heathermount.co.uk.
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