What skills and experience we're looking for
* Experience in working with children with additional needs is essential
* Candidates must be inspirational with a passion for learning and commitment to high standards of achievement for all children.
* You must have enthusiasm, drive, and ambition as well as a keen interest in working with children.
* Experience and expertise in supporting children in a school environment is essential
What the school offers its staff
You will be working alongside a forward-thinking team of leaders, teachers and support staff who foster a collaborative approach to working. We foster an environment where you will be respected, supported, and valued, we recognise the importance of staff wellbeing and connectedness and actively promote this within the school community.
Further details about the role
We make sure that all the children in our care are safe and looked after to the best of our ability. Our safeguarding policy is on the school website and all applicants should read this before applying. The school is committed to safeguarding children and the successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.
A visit to the school prior to application is welcomed. Please contact the school directly to arrange, or to ask for more information. Tel: 01606 852148 or Email: admin@weaverhamacademy.org.uk
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.