DO YOU WANT TO CHANGE LIVES? DO YOU WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE?
* £21,029 - £22,812 plus £1,131 SEN Allowance per annum
* 32.5 hrs per week, term time only plus 5 INSET days
* This position is for a Fixed Term period.
Addington School is a large all age outstanding special school catering for pupils with a wide range of learning disabilities, many of whom also have associated sensory, motor, medical and behavioural needs. We pride ourselves in our commitment to induction, professional development and on-going support to all of our staff.
Our main site is located in Woodley and we have a smaller additional site catering for Early Years pupils located in Farley Hill. We currently have a vacancy for a Teacher Assistant to work at our main school site located in Woodley on a fixed term basis.
We are looking for …
* A Teacher Assistant who can work alongside our teachers and support with providing a high quality education for our pupils
* Applicants with previous experience of working with pupils with special needs who can support and be involved with all class activities including working with small groups of children across all key stages
* Skilled communicators who are sensitive to pupils’ needs who can interpret and adapt lessons for pupils to support in the delivery of educational programmes.
We can offer …
* The opportunity to work in a special school judged ‘Outstanding’
* An environment committed to staff development and growing leadership
* A school with a coaching and collaborative culture
* A school where creativity and innovation is encouraged, within a skilled and supportive team
* A school committed to supporting staff and pupil wellbeing .
Addington School offers an environment committed to staff development and a route into teaching for candidates looking for a stepping stone onto the SEND teacher ladder.
Please contact Amanda Cherry, HR Manager on 0118 966 9073 if you wish to discuss any further information.
To apply, please submit an application form before the closing date. Please note that we are unable to accept CVs.
Closing date: 23rd February 2025 - we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications therefore if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Addington School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All employees of Addington school are required to undergo safeguarding checks which will include reference checks and enhanced DBS check.