What skills and experience we're looking for
o Right to work in the UK
o Teaching Assistant Level 3 qualification or working towards
o Experience of working with pupils one to one.
o Knowledge of and commitment to high standards of safeguarding
o Commitment to participate in ongoing training and professional development
o Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
o Willingness to learn and self-reflect o Ability to think creatively and flexibly
o Ability to work as part of a team
o Ability to support teaching to meet pupils’ needs
o Ability to build effective working relationships with pupils
o Knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children
o Good ICT skills, particularly using ICT to support learning
o Self-motivated and resilient
o Energy and enthusiasm
o A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils and promoting the ethos and values of the school
o High expectations for children’s attainment and progress
o Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively
o A commitment to the social inclusion of pupils with SEND.
o A commitment to high achievement and a pupil centred approach.
o Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times
o Commitment to safeguarding and equality
What the school offers its staff
o An innovative and dynamic school with good established practices, a sound financial position and a future place of growth;
o Learners who enjoy school and thrive on their broad-based curriculum and wide range of activities;
o A stable, friendly and committed staff team determined to give our learners the best possible opportunities;
o Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
o A team of leaders, teachers and staff that are welcoming, skilled and dedicated to our pupils
o In-house wellbeing support
o Employee Benefits package incl Medicash scheme, staff prize draws, cycle to work scheme, free refreshments etc
Commitment to safeguarding
Peterhouse School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check with barred list information, the cost of which will be met by Autism Initiatives.