Teaching Assistant Grade 2 Salary TA Grade 2 spinal point 5 - 6, 30 hours per week Job Start Date: January 2025 We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and caring individual to meet the needs of learners, who are at risk of exclusion or have been excluded from mainstream education. It is essential the candidate has the ability to work with small groups on targeted interventions, to administer assessments and support our learners in the unit. The successful candidate should have: A teaching assistant qualification Experience working with children with social, emotional and mental health needs. High expectations of children’s learning and behaviour The ability to work as part of a team A good sense of humour We can offer: A friendly supportive team High quality professional development The opportunity to make a positive contribution to the lives of vulnerable children For information please contact – officethebeacon.worcs.sch.uk or by telephone 01527 514068 All completed applications should be returned directly to the Redditch Unit (Longdon Close, Redditch, B98 7UZ). Applications can be accepted by email or paper application form with accompanying letter. CVs will not be accepted. Please see the job description and person specification for further details on this position. This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form. Vacancy Closing Date: 6th December 2024