Job Title: Relief Teaching and Learning Assistant

Location: Holbrook School for Autism, Portway (DE56 0TE) & Whitemoor (DE56 0DB) Sites 

Grade/Scale: Derbyshire Support Pay Scale, Grade 7 points 8-11 (£14.04-£15.06 per hour)

Contract: 0 hours per week, relief only 

You will work with 4-19-year-olds with autism and learning disabilities. Duties will include supporting with classroom routines, behaviour and regulation, promoting student independence and assisting with personal care. Reporting to the Class Teacher, applicants should have a positive, flexible approach, enjoy working with children/young people and be able to work as part of a team. Knowledge of working with children and young people with autism, learning difficulties and/or challenging behaviour is desirable but not a necessity. 

If you would like to become one of our bank staff, please view the attached job description and person specification and if you feel you would be suited to the role please complete an application form. If you meet the criteria you will be invited into school for an informal interview followed by a trial volunteer session as part of the recruitment process. We have also including a Welcome from The Head Teacher which includes more information about Holbrook School for Autism and Esteem MAT. 

For further information, please contact Sarah Broadhurst, School Business Officer, sbroadhurst@holbrookschoolforautism.co.uk. 

We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates upon application and may close the application process at any time. 

Esteem Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its students.  We expect all staff, volunteers and agency staff to share this commitment.  The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.  The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status.

Perfection  is not required, if you are excited by the role and our organisation, but not sure if you meet 100% of the criteria, we would still love to hear from you!