What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for candidates with:
• A recognised qualification in supporting teaching and learning or/and health and social care
• Functional Skills level 2 in Maths and English, equivalent or higher
• A knowledge of learning needs would be desirable
• Effective communication, resilience and behaviour management skills
If you don’t have the right qualifications we will consider you for a Grade B post.
What the school offers its staff
We will offer you:
• A rewarding career supporting an amazing group of children and young people.
• A nurturing supportive workplace with a great team
• Health and Wellbeing package including Physio support, Counselling and Mindfulness, GP phone and video consultations
• Access to the cycle to work scheme with Plymouth City Council along with other Plymouth City Council Employee discounts
• Training to support you in your role including Makaton, Safety Interventions and Trauma Informed Practice.
• Opportunities for career progression
• An opportunity to join the school at a time of growth.
• E-learning through National Online Safety – A suite of learning options to support your professional development.
Commitment to safeguarding
Mill Ford School is fully committed to keeping our pupils safe. Safeguarding means keeping everyone safe from harm such as abuse, bullying, discrimination, hate crimes or harassment, including child on child sexual harassment and abuse. Safeguarding also includes keeping children and young people safe from on line abuse, bullying and risks to their health and safety. More information on safeguarding at Mill Ford School can be found on our website at: Successful applicants will be required to complete a DBS application as part of our pre-employment checks as well as participating in a rolling programme of regular safeguarding checks.