Salary: £22,667 FTE* Actual £17,347.61 34 hours per week; Plus Special Schools Allowance £750 per annum (pro rata) and Regional Allowance £1000 per annum (pro rata) 39 weeks per year (Term-Time only)
Education Phase: Through School
Working Pattern: Part-Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Application Deadline: Friday, 30th August 2024
Interview Date: 09/09/2024
About us
MacIntyre Academies' first school which opened in September 2014 was developed in partnership with Oxfordshire County Council to offer many children who had previously attended out-of-county schools the opportunity to be educated and receive specialist support much closer to home. We provide 32 places for children and young people (aged 8 to 19) with autism and learning difficulties who are in need of specialist education, care and support.
Job Description
We are currently recruiting for inspirational and creative Teaching Assistants to join this exciting school. This is an opportunity to be part of something very special as we continue our journey to become a centre of excellence. Reporting to the Class Teacher and the Higher Level Teaching Assistant, you will be responsible for the support and delivery of teaching and learning.
Some young people can behave in a way that is challenging to others and part of our role is to teach young people safer and more effective ways of communicating their needs. For these reasons, this role requires someone who is physically fit. MacIntyre Academies will, where possible, look to make reasonable adjustments to comply with the Equality Act 2010.
The role is 34 hours per week; 39 weeks per year (Term-Time only). We can also offer a variety of additional hours through relief shifts in the residential home.
Previous experience is not required to apply for this role, however, you must be an effective, confident communicator and able to keep accurate records such as the recording of learning outcomes with excellent attention to detail.
In return, we can offer you:
1. Discretionary regional allowance of £1,000 (pro-rata)
2. Discretionary Special School Allowance £750 per annum (pro rata role dependent)
3. Excellent Local Government Pension
4. MAT Life Day annually – we know life happens in term time too
5. Enhanced Sick Pay
6. Access to an excellent benefits and wellbeing package (including: retail, leisure, entertainment discounts, cycle to work scheme)
7. Free eye tests through SpecSavers
8. Free access to a confidential 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme through Telus Health (including counselling)
9. Family friendly policies
10. Access to further professional development through the Trust’s Leadership Programmes
11. Self-service portal to facilitate leave and amend personal information
12. Termly MAT CAP awards and recognition
13. Recommend a Friend Scheme £100 Voucher
14. Annual Big Thank You day for all employees
15. 20 trained Mental Health First Aiders across the schools
MacIntyre Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All positions will require an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and registration with the DBS Update Service together with all other relevant recruitment checks including obtaining references.
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