Teaching Assistant -SEND – Kings Oak Academy

· 30 hours per week. This could be a single role, or a job share opportunity for the right candidates.

· Term time plus 1 week

· Salary – MRS Scale D Point 5-6 (£12.18 - £12.38/hr)

· This is currently a fixed term contract until 31st July 2025 in the first instance.

Unity Education Trust are recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to join our education team at Kings Oak Academy for September 2024.

We are looking for versatile, resilient and committed Teaching Assistant with experience and skills supporting children with Special Educational Needs. The successful candidate will work alongside the class teacher and other teaching assistants, assisting the children in their work and play, supporting with pupil behaviour and establishing good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and responding to individual needs.

Please note that the role does involve some regular physical activity e.g. supporting intimate care, interacting with students through play on the floor and responding promptly to escalated situations. This does not remove our obligation to make adjustments where appropriate.

Unity Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with Disclosure & Barring Service and at least 2 references which cover the last 3 years; for all our services we will request references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults. Please be advised that references may be requested prior to interview for roles within our Schools