Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Full Time SEN Teaching Assistants - Level 2 Salary: Level 2 £24,796 - £28,142 + SEN Allowance (Actual salary £19,388 - £24,710 + SEN allowance) 32.5 hours per week, term time only [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk], Hamilton Road, Handsworth, B21 8AH, Tel: [contact hidden]. Email: [contact hidden] Website: www.hamilton.bham.sch.uk Required to for Autumn term or sooner [Employer hidden] is a Special School specialising in pupils with Autism. We are looking to appoint enthusiastic and committed teaching assistants to join our team. The vacancies have arisen due to the expansion of [Employer hidden] to include Secondary aged pupils. We are looking for someone who wants to play a vital role in transforming the lives of children and their families. [Employer hidden] is based in the North West of Birmingham. The School provides a bespoke and tailored approach to learning and is committed to the academic, personal and social development of all learners. Are you an experienced, hardworking, flexible team player who is committed to providing pupils with the best education possible? [Employer hidden] is a friendly, welcoming school with a supportive staff team where your professional development will be nurtured. Please look at our website and in particular, our Vision and Values document, before deciding whether or not [Employer hidden] is the right place for you. Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged. A key requirement is to be willing, and able, to work effectively across all Key Stages including the Foundation Stage and Key Stages 1, 2 and 3. Staff are frequently moved to different classes and it is vital that candidates are able to work really well in all of them. Due to the exciting expansion of school into Secondary we require enthusiastic candidates who will be excited to be part of the journey into creating an outstanding Secondary provision for our pupils. Successful candidates will also: Have a desire to work with students on the autistic spectrum with the aim of transforming lives. Have a good knowledge of Autism and a willingness to learn more. - Be an enthusiastic, hardworking professional who can motivate and inspire children. - Be punctual, reliable and have a real sense of perspective. - Have high expectations of themselves and others and be committed to raising standards in teaching and learning. - Demonstrate drive, ambition and openness to learning and personal development. - Be an excellent team player and role model and be able to work collaboratively with all school staff. You will be part of a large class team and the need to be able to work well day in day out with other adults in a complex environment is essential. - Be flexible to the needs of the school with an “I can do attitude” and willingness to move classes on different days to meet the needs of the school - Be “radiators” who bring energy and positivity to the school. - Have a commitment to safeguarding our students. We can offer you: - An opportunity to have a very fulfilling and rewarding job. - The chance to transform lives and make a vital contribution to society. - A school where ‘doing the right thing’ is always the aim. - A hardworking and supportive staff team. - A welcoming, active and supportive Governing Body. - A highly supportive Senior Leadership Team. - Excellent coaching and opportunities for professional and career development. - A very well organised school including well established school systems and practices. - Opportunities for professional and career development. - Access to support services such as mental health and well being. - Opportunity for a reduced working day on your birthday. - The chance to be part of a Co-operative Trust which offers CPD opportunities across a small group of Special Schools in Birmingham. [Employer hidden] is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We’ll consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role. This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work. An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references. Rehabilitation of Offenders - This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.