Job description
Royal School for the Blind
Teaching Assistant Position
Contract type: 37hr fixed term, term time - Maternity Cover
Salary: actual £20,016 + SEN allowance
Would you like to work with an Employer who:
* Believes in a healthy work/life balance?
* Has family friendly hours?
* Appreciates the work you do?
* Offers an employee assistance programme?
* Invests time and money into your training?
Are you:
* Able to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the school and adapt to working in a variety of settings?
* Able to remain calm and composed in challenging situations?
* Positive and friendly?
* Prompt and punctual?
* A 'glass half full' type of person?
* Non-judgemental?
We are recruiting for a 1:1 teaching assistant to support and care for a Year 6 pupil. Working under the direction of the class teacher, you will support this KS2 pupil in their academic learning, including reading and writing, and in accessing the multi-sensory curriculum, as well as in developing their personal, social, and communication skills. You will be expected to carry out physical tasks such as dressing and supporting personal care needs as required. Experience with ASD is desirable. You will work with the pupil on and off site, including regular local visits and termly trips. Weekly swimming sessions are also expected. Suitable training to support the individual and their targets/outcomes will be provided, identified during the interview process.
You should be qualified to at least NVQ level 3 in a relevant field. Ideally, you will have experience working with children with VI, sensory processing, complex, and medical needs. A strong understanding of the full curriculum and transport is desirable.
We are looking for team players with a can-do attitude, patience, perseverance, and a drive to make a difference. If you have a sense of humor, a positive outlook, and can work independently as well as part of our team, we would love to hear from you.
Closing date: 11th December 2024
Interview date: 16th December 2024
Application information is available by emailing HR@rsblind.co.uk.
Please note CVs are not accepted.
Return applications to: Email: HR@rsblind.co.uk
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 10 months
Pay: From £20,016.00 per year
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Bereavement leave
* Casual dress
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Discounted or free food
* Employee mentoring programme
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
* Sick pay
Schedule:
* Day shift
* Holidays
* Monday to Friday
* No weekends
* Overtime
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 09/09/2024
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