Teaching/Care Assistant

Job detailsJob roleTeaching assistantVisa sponsorshipVisas cannot be sponsoredKey stageEarly years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2Working patternPart time: 32.5 hours per week/Term Time only (38 weeks)Contract typeFixed term - 12 monthsActual salary17,090.49What skills and experience we're looking forEssential:• A good standard of written and numeracy skills (A/I/C)• Experience of supporting a child with additional needs (A/I/R)• Ability to support the medical and personal care needs of a child (A/I/R)• Understanding of relevant policies/codes of practice (A/I)• Understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these (A/I)• Good communication skills both oral and written (A/I/R)• Ability to build trust with a pupil and their parents/carers (A/I/R)• Experience of supporting and facilitating pupils learning and progress (A/I/R)• Ability to use basic technology to support the role (A/I)• Ability to build positive relationships with all stakeholders (A/I)• Ability to work constructively as part of a team (A/I/R)Desirable:• Completion of DfES Teacher Assistant Induction Programme or equivalent (A/C)• NVQ Level 2 or appropriate level of experience of operating in the classroom (A/I/C)• Training in the relevant health care competencies (A/I/C)• Training to support SEN pupils (A/I/C)• Ability to use a hoist (A/I/R)• Working with or caring for children of relevant age (A/I)• Emergency First Aid or First aid at work qualification (C) Last updated: 13.10.2021• Previous experience of working with young people preferably in a school setting(A/I)Key: C - Certificate; A - Application Form; I - Interview; R - ReferenceWhat the school offers its staffThis is a fantastic opportunity tojoin an outstanding team within a high-performing multi academy trust withexciting career prospects for successful applicants.As a Trust, we have developed anextensive range of employee benefits that focus on your Financial, Physicaland Mental Wellbeing. Here are just a few examples in each area...FinancialWellbeing:Membership to either the Teachers' Pension Scheme or theLocal Government Pension SchemeTechnology scheme and VehicleLeasing Scheme*Access to an extensive discounts platformPhysicalWellbeing:24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitionerfor you & your householdGym & fitness discountsCycle to Work scheme*Free annual flu jabMentalWellbeing:Access to an industry-leading Employee Assistance ProgrammeMenopause Support ServiceTrained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings*Subject to ensuring NMW ismaintainedHoliday Entitlement: minimum 35 days (subject to pro rata if workingpart-time and dependent upon salary and continuous service) including statutoryBank Holidays.Commitment to safeguardingOur 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 disqualificationDisclosure and Barring Service (DBS)medicalonline and social mediaprohibition from teachingright to worksatisfactory referencessuitability to work with childrenYou must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.Applying for the jobApply for the job by following the link below.CVs are not accepted.Visas cannot be sponsored.