What skills and experience we're looking for
PE TA to support the learning in PE lessons across all age ranges throughout the school (KS2, 3, 4 and 5).
The Willows is seeking to appoint a person who has a keen interest and takes part in sports, they need to be enthusiastic, energetic and a caring individual who will join a dedicated team of staff at The Willows. There will be times that the support will be required within a class based subject area.
There are further opportunities to develop this role to support the afterschool club offer (these would be extra paid hours).
You must be able to work on your own initiative and also work well as part of a team and have a commitment to supporting the teaching, learning and development of children with special educational needs. An NVQ Level 3 qualification, plus previous experience of working with children with special educational needs would be desirable although not essential depending on other relevant experience.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who would welcome a new challenge within a forward-thinking school and wants to make a difference in young people’s lives, in particular having an inclusive approach to physical activities.
What the school offers its staff
Wellbeing – Pay – Careers and Training – Annual Leave and Flexibility
Access to free wellbeing support resources including counselling, medical and legal advice and an option to top up to private healthcare via corporate membership of a healthcare plan.
Access to discount schemes for savings with high street retailers, restaurants, activities and lifestyle services
Auto enrolment into a leading pension scheme with Teachers Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme
Access to extensive and tailored career pathways, CPD programmes, training and coaching giving you the opportunity to grow and develop your career
An Induction package to help you settle in and approach your role with confidence and enthusiasm
üThe ability to contribute to and share quality practice with other professional TAs, Teachers and the wider team
Internal opportunities across the Trust academies and to work with specialised leaders in education on nationally recognised projects
Flexible working policies
Cycle to Work Scheme
Annual leave increases based on length of service plus bank holidays for support staff
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.