Walton Leigh is a secondary special school for students with severe and profound & multiple learning difficulties. We are looking for someone enthusiastic and happy to help support the students (aged 11-19) with their learning, behaviour and life skills as well as providing physical and personal care where needed.
Our ideal apprentice will have plenty of energy and a willingness to learn. You will work towards NVQ level 2/3 in Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools. We will provide high quality training and will support you to become an expert and valued member of our team.
We offer fantastic benefits, including:
- A supportive team of staff.
- A thorough induction process.
- Access to excellent professional development.
- Generous pension scheme
- Paid sick leave
- Surrey Rewards discount programme
- Built in holiday pay entitlement 'Outstanding' school on your CV
- Free parking
- Hot meals at a reasonable price
We are looking for people who:
- Can form effective relationships with young people and enjoy working with them.
- Have a commitment to working as part of a team to support the development and potential of students of all abilities.
- Can motivate and inspire pupils to learn.
- Have excellent communication skills.
- Are calm and can maintain a sense of humour under pressure.
- Are committed to working towards their NVQ qualification.
The job description, required competencies and application form are available to download here or from the school and on our website.
Salary:
- Year 1 of apprenticeship - Actual £18,579 (FTE £20,733)
- Year 2 of apprenticeship - Actual £19,060 (FTE £21,269)
Hours of work: 37.5 hrs per week for 39 weeks per year (term time) on an 18 month contract.
Closing Date: Wednesday 15th May 2024 2024 9am, Early application is recommended as we reserve the right to interview and appoint at any time during the recruitment process.
Interview date: To be confirmed.
Early application is recommended as we reserve the right to interview and appoint at any time during the recruitment process.
Interview date: To be confirmed.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to demonstrably share this commitment. The post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced disclosure.
Walton Leigh School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to demonstrably share this commitment.
Walton Leigh School believes that it is always unacceptable for a child to experience abuse of any kind. We recognise our responsibility to safeguard the welfare of all children.
We will provide staff and volunteers with guidance to follow when they suspect a child may be experiencing abuse or may be at risk of harm. We will work co-operatively with other agencies to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. We will ensure that our concerns about our pupils are discussed with parents/carers first unless we have reason to believe that such a move would be contrary to the child’s welfare.
The Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) is Annie Paget (Head of Secondary School).
The Deputy DSL is Neil French (Deputy Head of School).
The Governor with responsibility for child protection is Elizabeth Wood-Dow.