Teaching Assistant (Range 1) – Stocklake Park School
Are you looking for a varied and rewarding role? Do you enjoy working with young people who have special educational needs? We are seeking to appoint teaching assistants to work with all the young people in our care at Stocklake Park School. Working as part of a team you will provide the support enabling all of our students to achieve the greatest possible level of independence and inclusion. Enjoy the benefits of working within Buckinghamshire Council including financial rewards and discounts on purchases from local shops, cafes and restaurants, pension scheme and a 24 hour free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
The role
Working under the instruction and guidance of teaching and senior class staff, this rewarding and sometimes challenging role will include supporting our students to access and engage with teacher-led curriculum and learning activities. The successful candidate will assist with the implementation of individual education and behaviour plans, carrying out work in the classroom or outside the main teaching area. Assisting with personal care, attending to hygiene needs, and administering medication are also key tasks. Comprehensive training is provided as appropriate to the role, and continued professional development of our staff is encouraged.
Permanent
Weekly Hours: 30 Hours Per Week (9.00am – 3.30pm)
Annual Weeks: 39 Weeks (including INSET Days)
Salary: £15,975.78 to £16,610.78 (approx. gross) per annum (FTE £23,297 to £24,223 per annum)
The candidate
Resilience, common sense, and a commitment to working as part of a team will make you an ideal candidate for this role. We are looking for people who have an appreciation of the positive attitudes needed to encourage independence in our students. You will be able to communicate with all members of our school community, liaising with other professionals in order to carry out recommendations required. A good working knowledge of ICT to be able to effectively support learning and a commitment to training is expected.
About our School
Part of the Vale Federation of Schools, Stocklake Park Secondary School is a special school which caters for students who have moderate to severe learning difficulties. There are currently 100 students at the main site. The school follows a primary model and is designed to meet individual educational needs and develop social and personal skills. We provide high-quality education and care, and students have access to a range of therapies, multi-agency professionals, and a team of therapists who support students’ needs. We offer an excellent training package for staff, together with a fantastic opportunity to become part of an innovative and forward-thinking team who are providing a therapeutic and unique learning environment for its pupils. All students have access to swimming at our primary site, a rebound centre, and purpose-built outdoor spaces including a MUGA (multi-use games area) and playground equipment. We are close to bus and train links and on-site parking is available for staff.
Safeguarding Statement
The Vale Federation of Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, workers, and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to provide two satisfactory references, undertake pre-employment checks including a health check, and have a cleared Enhanced Disclosure & Barring check. An online search (including social media) will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates as part of our recruitment process.
How to apply
Visits to the school are warmly welcome. To arrange a visit or to find out more about the role, please contact Lynne Worley on the number below. For further information on our recruitment process, please visit our website.
Closing date: 31st January 2025. CVs alone will not be accepted.
Interview date: Interviews will be conducted after receipt of successful applications and shortlisting.
If you have not been contacted within three weeks of submitting your application, you must assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Start date: As soon as possible, upon completion of all pre-employment checks with satisfactory results.
School address and website
School Address: Stocklake, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP20 1DP
Office Tel: 01296 427221
If you would like to apply for this position, please complete the application form below. If you are unable to print the documents or have a disability that makes it difficult for you to complete the forms, please contact us so that we can post them to you or make alternative arrangements.
When completing the application form, please account for all your time since leaving full-time education, including part-time and voluntary work. Any gaps in your employment history should be fully explained. Please also complete the section relating to previous criminal convictions and sign the application form.
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