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

 Level 2 Teaching Assistant -
32.5 Hours per week – Term Time Only – Permanent
(Working Pattern - Monday - Friday)

Start Date: ASAP

Other working patterns may be considered 

 We are seeking to appoint a Level 2 Teaching Assistant. The role will involve supporting the class teachers with the preparation of resources for lessons, supporting pupils during lessons and supporting the care needs and well-being of pupils throughout the school day.

 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 follow and implement key pieces of information relating to pupils, such as Positive Behaviour Management Plans, Sensory Differences Profiles, Individual Pupil Risk Assessments, Pupil Profiles and Transition Guidance

*  Be flexible to the needs of the school with an “I can do attitude”

* 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.

* The passion and commitment to supporting children and young people with Special Needs.

 *  Be committed to safeguarding our pupils 

*  Good numeracy and Literacy skills 

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.

* We can't train you to be kind, to have initiative, to be friendly, to be resilient, and to be patient, and those are essential qualities for this work.

 Safeguarding

The [school/college] is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of [children/students] 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 ahs the amended 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.