Federation of Cherry Oak School and Victoria School
Based at:  Cherry Oak School, 60 Frederick Road, B29 6PB

 Level 3 Teaching Assistant -
32.5 Hours per week – Term Time Only – Permanent
(Working Pattern - Monday - Friday)

Start date: ASAP

Cherry Oak School

Cherry Oak School is a Primary Special School for pupils with cognition and communication difficulties with a number of pupils who have a diagnosis of Autism. 

Federated with Victoria School and Victoria College, Cherry Oak School provides pupils with a bespoke curriculum for all pupils with two learning pathways; Explorers pathway and Connectors pathway. The differences in pathway approaches relates to a more formal style of learning for Connectors and a more sensory style of learning for Explorers. 

We are seeking to appoint a Level 3 Teaching Assistant. As an integral part of the wider School team, you will support the development and assessment system. You will need to have excellent written and oral skills and can communicate/liaise with students and class teachers on a regular basis with regards to promoting their achievements. 

Successful candidates will need to demonstrate:

• ·         A desire to work with pupils on the autistic spectrum.

• ·         A willingness to learn more about Autism and other diagnosed Special Educational Needs.

• ·         The ability to contribute, follow and implement key pieces of information relating to pupils, such as Relational Support Plans, Sensory Differences Profiles, Individual Pupil Risk Assessments, Pupil Passports.

• ·         How they can work flexibly to meet the needs of the school

• ·         Their ability to work using own initiative, and work effectively as part of a team.

• ·         How they communicate clearly and effectively with pupils and colleagues.

• ·         The desire to take ownership of tasks.

• ·         Be willing to undergo training to become a paediatric first aider

• ·         You must be confident in supporting the learning of small groups of students working

• ·         With training, can deliver Read, Write, Inc. phonics and writing to a small group

• ·         A recognised Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification AND GCSE Maths and English at Level 4 or above or recognised equivalent qualifications.

• ·         A commitment to supporting children and young people with Special Needs.

• ·         Be committed to safeguarding our pupils

We can offer you:

• ·         Opportunities to progress in your professional and career development. This includes supporting development to other roles within school.

• ·         Specialist coaching and training you will need to fulfill the role.

• ·         Access to support services such as mental health and wellbeing.

• ·         Being part of a supportive team of individuals. 

Safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks including enhanced DBS; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work.

 References

All applicants will be required to provide 2 suitable references

 Short-Listed Candidates

An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all shortlisted candidates.

Terms and Conditions

Birmingham City Council is a Living Wage Employer

Rehabilitation of Offenders

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975,2013 and 2002. Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent conviction and cautions are ‘protected’; so they do not need to be disclosed to employers; and if they are disclose , employers cannot take them into account.

Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. 

The post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). Therefore, the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.