About this role
Job Title: Teaching and Learning Assistant
Location:Holbrook School for Autism
Grade/Scale:Derbyshire Support Pay Scale - Grade 7 (Points 8-11), Actual Salary £15,739 to £16,886 per annum
Contract: Permanent, 25 hours per week, 39 weeks per year. Monday to Friday, 5 hours per day, 9.30-2.30pm (3/4 days applications will be considered)
We are seeking to appoint a number of outstanding Teaching & Learning Assistants, to work with 4-19-year-olds with autism and learning disabilities. Reporting to the Class Teacher, the ideal candidate will have a level 2 qualification or equivalent, positive approach to behaviour support and experience of working with young people with complex needs, including ADHD, SLD, SEMH.
We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to work under the guidance of teaching/senior staff and within an agreed system of supervision, to support access to learning with individuals/groups, in or out of the classroom, including assisting with behaviour management, general care and personal hygiene needs of students. The primary focus will be to ensure continued high quality learning and student achievement. This could include those requiring detailed and specialist knowledge in particular areas and will involve assisting the teacher in the whole planning and recording cycle, and the management/preparation of resources.
Please see the attached Application pack including a Welcome from The Head Teacher and more information about Holbrook School for Autism and Esteem MAT.
Benefits Include:
- - LGPS Pension Scheme
- - Generous holiday entitlement
- - Access to Westfield Health membership scheme including cashback schemes for health and retail benefits, discounted gym memberships, and free confidential advice.
- - Access to National College CPD platform.
For further information, please contact Sarah Broadhurst (School Business Officer) on [email protected]
We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates upon application and may close the application process prior to this date
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!