What skills and experience we're looking for
Person Specification:
• A compassionate and patient individual who is willing to work with pupils with additional needs.
• Enthusiastic and cheerful with a positive attitude towards working as part of a team and playing a role in the wider life of the school.
• English and Math GCSE or equivalent.
• Ability to build strong relationships with pupils, colleagues and parents.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
• No formal childcare qualifications are required. Experience working with children with additional needs is desirable, but not essential. The school can offer training and support to develop the experience required.
What the school offers its staff
Benefits:
• Competitive salary and pension scheme.
• Opportunities for career development and training.
• A supportive, flexible and inclusive working environment.
• A chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people.
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.