Teaching Assistant (SEN)
Redcastle Family School, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 3PU123 days remaining to apply
Start date details
This vacancy will be open until all positions are filled. To ensure you are selected, please apply promptly as we will be interviewing candidates at regular intervals until the vacancies are filled.
Closing date
31 August 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
14 March 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Part time: 32.5 hrs negotiable; term time plus one week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- (Scale E / points 7-11) From £12.59 to £13.47 per hour
What skills and experience we're looking for
Redcastle Family School successfully opened our Special Resource Base to children with autism in 2021 as part of our commitment to support the needs of SEND children across Thetford and the local area.
We are now thrilled to be opening two new specialist resource bases to support varying profiles of SEND; an 8 place infant provision and an 8 place junior base, which will work within our main school in an integrated approach.
Comprising of three class spaces, a sensory room, and multiple break out spaces, we are looking for a number of professionals to join us on the next stage of our special journey.
Successful candidates will be reliable, patient and loyal, with a good sense of humour and strength of character to work as part of a team in both a challenging and rewarding environment. It is desirable to have experience of supporting children with SEND, however a comprehensive development programme will be given to all staff as part of a training and support package, which will be provided by the local authority.
Redcastle Family School supports a thriving community within Thetford. We are a school that puts children at the heart of everything that we do and takes pride in the reward that comes from seeing the progress that children make by delivering a quality education through a tailor made curriculum.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has high expectations for the progress that all SEND children can make.
- Encourages children to develop in all aspects of their learning, including both socially and emotionally, promoting the school’s nurturing ethos.
- Appreciates the need to work as a team to face challenges together.
- Has the ability to reflect on and develop their classroom practice.
What the school offers its staff
In return we can offer you:
- A supportive working environment that is thriving.
- A Good School (OFSTED November 2022).
- Excellent behaviour standards.
- Enhanced systems to support teachers working children with SEND.
- Enthusiastic, happy and rewarding children, who are eager to learn.
- Forward thinking approaches to learning, professional development and school improvement.
- An opportunity to be innovative and creative.
Visits to the school are very much encouraged. Please contact the school office to arrange prior to 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.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to office@rfs.norfolk.sch.uk
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Redcastle Family School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 253 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Redcastle Family School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- office@rfs.norfolk.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01842 752239
Are you passionate about making a difference to children’s lives? Redcastle Family School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, positive, committed and ambitious individual. This is an exciting opportunity to have a significant and real impact on outcomes for children.
Redcastle Family School supports a thriving community within Thetford. We are a school that puts children at the heart of everything that we do and takes pride in the reward that comes from seeing the progress that children make by delivering a quality education through a tailor made curriculum.
Arranging a visit to Redcastle Family School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@rfs.norfolk.sch.uk.
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