Teaching Assistant
Rocklands School, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 7PHThis 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:
- · Provide Support for a named individual pupil
- · Will communicate effectively with parents, pupils and staff
- · Can remain calm and positive under pressure
- · Can work as part of a team
- · Is flexible, adaptable and able to multitask
- · Is confident in the use of IT
- · Is thoroughly professional, understanding issues of confidentiality and the need to protect the welfare of children
- · Will fully support the ethos and aims of our school
We can offer you:
- · A very welcoming and supportive working environment
- · Well behaved and motivated children
- · A team of dedicated and hardworking staff
- · A commitment to your Professional Development
- · 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
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.
About Rocklands School
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- School size
- 138 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Rocklands School website (opens in new tab)
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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