Calthorpe Academy is looking to appoint a fulltime Teaching Assistant Level 3 for pupils aged 2 to 19 years to work in our Academy. Pupils have a range of primary needs ranging from severe learning difficulties (SLD), Autistic spectrum (ASD) to profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD)
Our support staff are heavily involved in:
· The development of a communication-based/sensory curriculum that is appropriate in content and structure for pupils with severe/complex learning difficulties
· Establishing curriculum differentiation to support access for pupils with severe/complex learning difficulties
· The development of early communication
· Building up evidence portfolios and teaching and learning resources
Personal Care, PECS, and Makaton are much valued skills, though training in these areas are on offer through our CPD programme.
In return you will receive a competitive salary and access to the School Advisory Service for a number of services, ranging from a 24/7 GP helpline to counselling and physiotherapy. Our employees also enjoy our employee discount scheme, offering discounts on holidays, shopping, and days out. We are a diverse and enthusiastic team, looking for the right candidate to aid our mission and provide our students with the ‘skills they need for the life they want.’
Calthorpe Academy has been rated ‘good’ by OFSTED following our inspection in October 2023.
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.
This level is applicable to experienced teaching assistants whose working role calls for competence across a varied range of responsibilities
Purpose of job
Duties and responsibilities
Support for the teacher(s)
Support for the school
Support for the curriculum
Qualification required – Essential – NVQ level 3 or equivalent
Within the grade and job description of each level the exact focus of the role will be decided at school level and will take into account the needs of the school as well as the experience and development needs of the member of staff
Calthorpe Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work; social media checks. If you are invited to attend an interview you will be required to declare any cautions/convictions.
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Toni Eden
0121 773 4637
vacancies@calthorpe.thrive.ac