What skills and experience we're looking for
30 Hours per week - Term time only plus 2 INSET days - Monday - 8.50am - 4.15pm, Tuesday to Friday 8.50am - 3.25pm - Permanent
Providing support to the Class Teacher, the role will involve assisting with the general management of pupils, preparing the classroom and setting out resources, supporting with pupils’ individual needs and assisting with maintaining records of pupils’ progress.
You will also support with the management of pupils with behaviour difficulties and implement behaviour management plans when required.
We cater for pupils aged 3 - 19 years with special educational needs and disabilities across two sites located in Woodley and Farley Hill. We have opportunities at our main school site in Woodley for applicants with previous experience of supporting children and young people with special educational needs.
We can offer:
• The opportunity to work in a special school judged ‘outstanding’ with a highly experienced Senior Leadership Team
• An environment committed to staff development and growing leadership
• A school with a coaching and collaborative culture
• Membership of an inclusive learning community with SEND expertise
• A school where creativity and innovation is encouraged
• Local Government Pension Scheme, Free Car Parking, Employee Assistance Programme, Staff Wellbeing Group, Flu Vaccinations, Access to Private Medical Scheme
Addington School offers an environment committed to staff development and a route into teaching for candidates looking for a stepping stone onto the SEND teacher ladder.
What the school offers its staff
Please contact Amanda Cherry, HR Manager on 0118 966 9073 if you wish to discuss any further information.
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Please submit an application form before the closing date.
Please note that we are unable to accept CVs.
Addington School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All employees of Addington school are required to undergo safeguarding checks which will include reference checks and enhanced DBS check.
Applicants must have a right to work in the 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.