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Teaching Assistant

Rocklands School, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 7PH

This job expired on 29 September 2023 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  29 September 2023 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  19 September 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subjects: Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £21,189.00 Annually (Actual)

Teaching Assistant job summary

Rocklands School is a 125 place
Generic Primary Special School for pupils aged 2 – 11 years with a range of needs, located within the Cathedral City of Lichfield and
is part of the Manor Hall Academy Trust.

We are looking for someone who:

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  Provide Support for a named individual pupil
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  Will
  communicate effectively with parents, pupils and staff
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  Can
  remain calm and positive under pressure
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  Can
  work as part of a team
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  Is
  flexible, adaptable and able to multitask
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  Is confident
  in the use of IT
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  Is thoroughly
  professional, understanding issues of confidentiality and the need to protect
  the welfare of children
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  Will fully support the ethos and aims of our school

 

We can offer you:

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  A very welcoming and supportive working environment
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  Well behaved and motivated children
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  A team of dedicated and hardworking staff
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  A
  commitment to your Professional Development
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  A happy and friendly ethos

In
addition to pupils with moderate and severe learning difficulties, we cater for
the needs of pupils with very specific special educational needs, including
Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties and
significant sensory difficulties. The curriculum, teaching and the learning
environment are modified to meet the needs of all our pupils.

Applications
are invited from candidates who have excellent communication and organisational
skills and a practical approach to engaging primary age pupils.  Knowledge and skills in working with pupils
with special educational needs is essential and experience and/or knowledge of
Makaton would be an advantage.

Your commitment to the belief that all
children can and do learn, whatever their needs, is an essential requirement
for this post. We are looking for someone who feels they can join our
staff team and make an impact. Please have a look at the person specification
for this position carefully – we are always open minded about the person we
want – we recognise that the right person is not always the most experienced or
most qualified – but they will be a team player, positive, resilient,
hardworking, able to inspire others and dedicated to improving the life chances
of disadvantaged young people.

The closing date for applications is 12 Midday Friday 29th September

Interviews are scheduled to take place in the week beginning 2nd or 9th October 2023

We
reserve the right to close applications early.

Only
short-listed applicants will be contacted. CVs are not accepted.  All applications need to be made using the
web portal www.MyNewTerm.com Candidates will need to register on this web
portal to apply.  A direct link to our
advert can be found at www.rocklands.manorhall.academy/vacancies-1/

For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit please contact the
school on 01543 548700

For more about Rocklands see our website www.rocklands.manorhall.academy

For more about Manor Hall Academy Trust, visit www.manorhall.academy

Visits to school welcomed and encouraged. Contact Phil Clayton (Bursar)
for further information bursar@rocklands.manorhall.academy

 

Rocklands School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare
and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this
commitment. The successful candidate will be appointed subject to Enhanced DBS
and pre-employment checks, confirmation of appropriate qualifications and
professional references.

As part of the selection process the school will undertake a social
media search of all shortlisted applicants following the guidance given in
Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Rocklands School,

Purcell Avenue, Lichfield, Staffordshire WS13 7PH

Tel: (01543) 548700 Option 2

Email: bursar@rocklands.manorhall.academy

 

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Rocklands School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be appointed subject to Enhanced DBS and pre-employment checks, confirmation of appropriate qualifications and professional references.

As part of the selection process the school will undertake a social media search of all shortlisted applicants following the guidance given in Keeping Children Safe in Education.

This job post has expired.

About Rocklands School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• School size: 139 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Rocklands School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/rocklands-school-ws13-7ph

Rocklands School is a 125 place Generic Primary Special School for pupils aged 2 – 11 years with a range of needs, located within the Cathedral City of Lichfield and is part of the Manor Hall Academy Trust.

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