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Teaching Assistant

School
Selworthy Special School
Location
Taunton, Somerset
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Term Time
Salary
Grade Point 14, point 4
Start Date
3rd May 2024
Expires
2nd June 2024 11:59 PM
Contract Type
Permanent
Job ID
1419692
Job Reference
COVE001
Start Date
3rd May 2024
  • Contract Type :Permanent
  • Job ID: 1419692

Teaching Assistant - The Cove

About US

The Cove (satellite provision) (formerly known as the Selworthy Specialist Provision at Court Fields) is an exciting project which was established in September 2022. The provision has enabled more support for learners, with an EHCP, who live locally in Wellington.

There are a small team of specialist staff and they are also supported by a Link Teacher who is on site at Court Fields. The satellite provision is currently based at The Cleve as we await the transformation of the Youth Centre. This will enable learners to have more independence moving between sites.

Learners have modified timetables to give them the best of both worlds! On Court Fields site, they have tailored support in lessons with adapted work and communication aids where appropriate. At The Cove, learners have individual, personalised timetables enabling them to focus on EHCP targets, interventions, core subjects and homework.

Recruiting a Teaching Assistant!

We are now recruiting Full Time Teaching Assistants to work with all ages and types of need. It is a cliché but never the less true that no two days are ever the same at Selworthy! We can promise an exciting, varied and rewarding career working with our dedicated Teachers and Senior Leadership Team to help children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities reach their full potential.

  • Are you passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people with SEND?
  • Do you have compassion and empathy?
  • Are you capable and resilient?
  • Do you have what it takes to make a difference?

We are looking for enthusiastic and resilient people who can demonstrate they are flexible, patient and kind, who will fit in with our skilled and hardworking staff team.

The ability to think on your feet and cope well, in sometimes, challenging situations is a must. We can promise variety and innovative learning experiences which often necessitate warm coats!

If you would like to be part of a supportive school community, with an outstanding leadership team, who are dedicated to ensuring continuous improvement for all we would love to hear from you.

What Selworthy School offers its staff:

  • Full induction programme and ongoing professional development
  • A rewarding role with excellent support and multiple opportunities for career progression.
  • Comprehensive pension scheme
  • Provision of free tea/coffee for staff
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Staff wellbeing activities (exercise classes, access to Hydropool, staff and family events)
  • Wellbeing room and information on wellbeing approaches
  • Access to Occupational Health Service

Salary: Grade 14, point 4

Hours: 32.5 Hours per week, Term term plus Inset days (39 Weeks) (8:30am - 3:30pm Monday to Friday)

The closing date is subject to change, dependant on the number of applications received.

Selworthy School is part of the Oak Partnership Trust and the role may involve working across our partner schools in the future.Selworthy School is committed to safeguarding & promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post requires an enhanced DBS check.  

To apply you must complete the online application in full.

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Safeguarding Statement:

Selworthy Special School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
Selworthy Special School

Selworthy Special School

Part of The Oak Partnership Trust

The Oak Partnership Trust