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We are seeking to appoint colleagues who can support pupils with ASD both within the specialist provision (ARP) and the wider school. The successful candidates will assist with whole school development of ASD and provide classroom support by responding to pupils' needs under the direction of the classroom teacher.
We have 3 posts available, term time only plus 5 training days and part time 35 hours per week:
* 2 x permanent posts
* 1 x fixed term to cover maternity until 06/02/2026
The successful candidate will:
* Have experience of supporting pupils in a learning environment.
* Hold an NVQ Level 2 or 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent or experience.
* Have experience of using ICT to support pupils in the classroom including school IT systems and Microsoft Office.
* Have the ability to demonstrate emotional resilience in working with challenging behaviours.
In return we offer:
* Great opportunities for continuing professional development and a career pathway across the trust.
* A team of hardworking, dedicated and friendly staff where everyone is valued.
* The benefit of working in a highly collaborative multi-academy trust.
* Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pensions Scheme which the trust also contributes to on your behalf.
* Recognition of previous service with other schools, academies, local government etc.
* Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), delivered by Health Assured – the UK and Ireland's leading wellbeing provider.
* Good public transport links via Tyne and Wear Metro and road links from the A19 and A1058 Coast Road.
Interested? If you would like to join us and feel you could thrive here, then please read the accompanying Job Description and Person Specification and complete an application form by clicking ‘apply now’ no later than midnight on Wednesday 15th January 2025.
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NEAT is committed to safer recruitment practice and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required as part of pre-employment checks. For shortlisted candidates, we will conduct an online search as part of our screening.
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