About this role
Teaching Assistant - Special Education Needs Barnsley, South Yorkshire Grade 1 £18,895 33 hours p/w term time ONLY including 5 inset days
ABOUT US Greenacre School is one of the UK’s largest special schools, educating over 300 children and young people aged 3 to 19 with severe and complex learning disabilities. In addition to the main site, the school has a number of satellite classes, which are based within local mainstream settings. This model supports Greenacre’s steadfast commitment to social inclusion. We are also very proud to be an OUTSTANDING school with Ofsted we work hard to achieve and maintain this as a team together.
Our school is proud to offer a supportive team; high quality personalised training and an opportunity to work with utterly fabulous children and young people as outlined in our VALUES - Environment - Inclusion - Commitment - Connections - Wellbeing - Magic!
THE ROLE
As a Grade 1 Teaching Assistant (TA1) at our school in Barnsley, 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 children in and out of class with reading, visual learning, outdoor play and swimming
Helping those who need extra support
Completing pupils record plans
Personal care
THE CANDIDATE
Interest in working in a special education school
An understanding or experience of working with children/ young people with SEN / SEND needs
Be willing to undertake Math's & English qualifications within a specific timeframe
SALARY/ HOURS
Salary for a Grade 1 Teaching Assistant is £18,895 actual annual salary working 33 hours per week Mon-Fri term time only + 5 inset days + amazing benefits working for our Wellspring trust This is a full time role working Mon-Fri TERM TIME only 8.50am-3.45pm (every Wednesday till 4.45pm)
NEXT STEPS
For more information please refer to the job description attached. If you are interested in this excellent opportunity simply click APPLY NOW alternatively if you have any additional questions then please reach out to us: [email protected] If you are unsure if you meet all the criteria but have an interest in this opportunity then please do submit your application
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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