Teaching Assistant (SEN)
Bettridge School, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 3ATThis job expired on 23 September 2019 – see similar jobs
Closing date
23 September 2019 at 1am
Date listed
12 September 2019
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Full-time equivalent salary
- £19,554 to £20,751 per year (full-time equivalent)
Additional allowances
CPD, Healthshield, comprehensive induction, cycle to work, regular on the job training.
Teaching Assistant (SEN) job summary
We are seeking to appoint a teaching assistant for general class support, to commence as soon as possible. This is for 27.5hrs/week term time only, 9am to 3pm. Actual Annual Salary: £12,416
Bettridge is a special school for pupils aged 2-19 who have a wide range of learning difficulties ranging from moderate to profound. Many have challenging behaviours and complex medical needs. A focus on empowering and supporting pupils to achieve the best possible outcomes is central to the role of all staff members.
We are looking for staff who are resilient and flexible and have the ability to work as part of a team to promote a love of learning for all our young people across all ages, abilities and needs within the school.
Qualifications are not essential, however, experience/interest with pupils with complex special educational needs would be an advantage.
To apply, please log on to our website www.bettridge.org.uk where you will find the application form and more information about the school. Applications must be on the Bettridge School Application Form (CVs are not accepted), to be received by MIDDAY on the closing date.
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.
About Bettridge School
- School type
- Special school, ages 2 to 19
- School size
- 162 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 19
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Bettridge School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- vacancies@bettridge.gloucs.sch.uk
Bettridge is a community special school based in Cheltenham. We provide an individualised, creative and exciting learning pathway for pupils between the ages of 2 and 19 within a safe and supportive environment. All pupils have a statement of specials educational needs, an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) or are being assessed for an EHCP. Most pupils have severe or profound learning difficulties.
The website aims to give you a brief introduction to Bettridge School. If you would like any further information, please contact us, we will be very happy to help.
You can read the outcome of our latest Ofsted report here: https://files.api.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/2653709
We are committed to continuous professional development and provide a number of opportunities for this.
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