This vacancy is only available to internal candidates who are currently employed at Wellspring Academy Trust. Please do not apply if you are not currently employed at this organisation as your application will not be considered.
Casual Teaching Assistant Grade 2
Barnsley, South Yorkshire
£11.81 per hour
ABOUT US Springwell Learning Community is the umbrella name for Springwell Special Academy and Springwell Alternative Academy. Springwell Special Academy provides cross-phase education for Barnsley children with social, emotional and mental health difficulties SEMH. Springwell Alternative Academy works in partnership with local primary and secondary schools to provide alternative education pathways/ day 6 provision. https://springwellacademies.co.uk/ Our school is proud to offer a supportive team; high quality personalised training and an opportunity to work with utterly fabulous children as outlined in our values below.
VALUES - KINDNESS - COURAGE - CURIOSITY - PRIDE
THE ROLE
We are seeking to recruit colleagues who require the flexibility offered by a casual contract. These colleagues will play an important role across our school providing both regular and ad hoc support for our pupils as well as providing cover for full time members of staff. As a Grade 2 Teaching Assistant, you will offer more than classroom support. You will make connections, develop relationships and lead our pupils on the path to a bright future. This will include working under the guidance of a teacher to support the academic and personal development of children throughout the school day. This includes:
Getting the classroom ready for lessons
Supporting the children in class with reading, visual learning and messy play
Helping those who need extra support
Completing pupils record plans
THE CANDIDATE
Experience or interest in working with children/ young people with SEN / SEND/ SEMH needs
Ability to relate to children and younger people to build positive relationships
GCSE Maths and English or willing to work towards
REQUIREMENTS
Must be willing to complete all safer recruitment checks in line with KCSiE
Casual staff will be required to attend appropriate training
Casual staff will be required to provide availability for a minimum of 2 weeks
Staff will be paid on the 15th of each month on receipt of submitted timesheet
Gaps of more than 3 months without working would result in termination of contract
Availability can be full or part time
SALARY/ BENEFITS
Hourly rate for a casual grade 2 Teaching Assistant is £11.81 per hour + HP and amazing benefits working for our Wellspring trust https://wellspringacademytrust.co.uk/careers/why-join-us/
NEXT STEPS
For more information please refer to the job description attached.
If you are interested in this excellent opportunity simply clinic APPLY NOW alternatively if you have additional questions then please reach out to Caroline the Recruitment Manager: recruitment@sppartnership.co.uk
We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We want our people to reflect our diverse communities and create a safe space in which everyone belongs. We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds and especially those from under-represented groups including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.
Safeguarding We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks and appropriate references. All posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
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Caroline France-Thomas
07923 441 397
recruitment@sppartnership.co.uk
Springwell Learning Community would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here are a preview of the questions/headings: