What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a Teaching Assistant Personal Care. This is an exciting opportunity to join GLT / Brakenhale and become an integral member of the team. We are an 11 to 18 school situated on the southern side of Bracknell town centre. Our commitment to high standards and outstanding teaching has led us to become the school of choice for families in Bracknell Forest.
Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive, non-selective and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs where our central teams can be based out of. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are ‘Always Learning’.
To get a feel of life at Greenshaw Learning Trust, please download our ‘Why you should work for GLT’ recruitment brochure on our jobs portal.
Main responsibilities:
• To provide in-class support for identified individual student
• Under the direction of the class teacher, to assist in the management of the student through the overt modelling of effective practices to accelerate the student’s progress
• Under the direction of the SENCO, to assist with the physical well-being of the student
• To be familiar with the student’s care plan and provide care, encouragement and maintain dignity
• To provide support, to include personal care, for the student experiencing physical or medical difficulties
• To assist in the supervision of the student during break and lunchtimes
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You will need:
● At least five GCSEs or equivalent, which must include at least a Grade C/4 or equivalent in Maths and English.
● Minimum Level 3 vocational training / qualification in the care, development and education of children, or relevant and equivalent experience
● Evidence of personal commitment to CPD
● Previous experience of working with children in an educational setting
● Experience of supporting SEN students in a mainstream classroom environment
● Commitment to high standards and expectations
● Commitment to working within the School’s Safeguarding Policy and Procedures
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Please download the recruitment pack for further information.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 11.59pm on 28th February 2025. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.
We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.
Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
What the school offers its staff
What’s in it for you:
● Professional development and career progression
● Generous pension scheme
● Blue Light Card
● Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass (teaching staff only)
● An Employee Assistance Programme
● Gym Discounts
● Free eye tests
● Cycle to work scheme
● Green car scheme
● Being part of a great team and expanding organisation
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.