Ashgate Croft is a large and complex area special school.  We provide education and care for pupils with learning difficulties, including autism, profound and multiple learning difficulties and associated communication, behavioural and physical needs, and we follow a bespoke curriculum in order to meet each child's needs which is informed by the EQUALS curriculum

We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and highly motivated Specialist Teaching & Learning Assistant to support access to learning for pupils across our lower, upper & Post-16 departments and provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom as and when required.

This is an opportunity to pursue a career in an outward facing special school.  You will be well supported in your work, and you will be encouraged to develop professionally

This vacancy is being advertised as:

1 x TEMPORARY Full-Time Cover TA (32.5 hours  per week 8:45am - 3:45pm) Mon-Fri 39 weeks per year based in any class across the school. Fixed-Term until 31.08.2026

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We are seeking to appoint a Full-Time dedicated and highly motivated Specialist Teaching & Learning Assistants to provide cover support across our Primary, Middle, Upper School & Post-16 departments where needed. These positions are not linked to a specific class as the successful candidates will be providing cover for any absences or additional support required across the school, which will change on a daily basis. 

While this position is advertised as a cover role, all Teaching Assistants may be asked to work in a specific class if the needs of the school require it.

Please note that we are required to have references prior to interviews taking place due to safeguarding regulations, so references will be requested for all shortlisted candidates prior to interviews

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service 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 equality of opportunity for all staff and applicants. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. 

Please see job description and person specification for full details.

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