INTRODUCTION
We are seeking to appoint dynamic, inspirational, highly motivated, resourceful and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to join our lovely school. Our children have a range of SEND needs and conditions and we will place you with a class with which we think you are most suited. Proven experience of working alongside children with severe and complex learning disabilities is essential.
SALARY
Wiltshire Pay scale F9 – F11 £13.69 - £14.36 per hour
Salary at F9 for 30hrs a week approx. £18,417
Silverwood School is committed to all aspects of personal development, it is inclusive and seeks to ensure every individual achieves. You will be part of the Wiltshire Council Pension Scheme, Wiltshire Employee Rewards, offered continuous professional development and a comprehensive wellbeing package.
TERMS
Start and finish time: 8.50am – 3.25pm
Contracts available
• 5 days, 30 hours a week with a 40-minute unpaid lunch
All contracts are Term-time plus Inset days. Every contract includes a 25 min a week payment to be used on a fortnightly Wednesday afterschool 50 min training session.
THE ROLE
The successful candidate will be working within a skilled and caring team. They will be expected to provide support to individual students, small groups or work in whole class settings. We are a strong, supportive staff team, committed to high standards of delivery. Silverwood School is committed to all aspects of personal development, it is inclusive and seeks to ensure every individual achieves. If you want to work with us then we look forward to hearing from you.
ABOUT US
Silverwood School is a maintained co-educational special school for pupils aged 4-19 years. We formed in September 2020 with campuses in Chippenham, Trowbridge and Rowde.
This is an exciting time to join us as we have expanded our provision with a brand-new building at our Rowde campus. The new building has a wide variety of class rooms and support areas including subject specialist rooms, a hydrotherapy pool and new sensory rooms.
Our mission is to enhance opportunities, enjoyment and outcomes for our pupils. We have an ambitious vision ‘Building community and Inspiring learning, to create a truly integrated and inclusive system of outstanding education for all young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Our SEND Support and Training Service, which contributes to our vision of ‘Building Community; Inspiring Learning’ supports the advancement of excellence in education for young people with special educational needs and disabilities in Wiltshire and beyond.
We are proud to be a Values Based Education (VBE) School and place our shared values at the heart of everything we do. Our values are principles that guide all our actions, decisions and relationships. At Silverwood School, we have chosen cooperation, courage, honesty, perseverance, respect and kindness as our six shared values. VBE goes beyond learning what our values mean; it encompasses living and experiencing our values every day.
HOW TO APPLY
Please download an application form, full job description and person specification.
We cannot accept CVs and our standard application form must be completed.
Please note if significant applications are received, interviews may be held earlier and the advert will be closed.
Silverwood School is an inspirational and forward thinking maintained special school based in the heart of Wiltshire and spread across three campuses. Our school is dedicated to supporting pupils aged 4-19 years with a wide range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Our mission is to enhance opportunities, enjoyment and empower every pupil to reach their full potential. Our vision is ambitious ‘Building Community; Inspiring Learning’, to create a truly integrated and inclusive system of outstanding education for all young people with SEND needs.
Silverwood 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.
