Teaching Assistants
Learning Community Trust – Severndale Specialist School, a multi‑site Academy catering for children with special educational needs in Shropshire. Our children and young people can access the Academy from Nursery through to Sixth Form and have a range of learning difficulties and disabilities.
Who are we
Severndale Specialist Academy is a multi‑site Academy catering for children with special educational needs in Shropshire. Our children and young people can access Severndale Specialist Academy from Nursery through to Sixth Form and have a range of learning difficulties and disabilities.
What is the purpose of the role
The purpose of this role is to assist in interactive learning, promote personal development and ensure that the curriculum is achieved for the best possible outcome for the student within the academy. Under the instruction and guidance of the teaching staff, health staff and other professionals, the support worker will undertake educational activities and attend to the education, personal and social needs of the students to support their learning and development and to ensure their safety.
Skills required
- Ability to build good relationships with children, teachers and parents
- Ability to cope with behaviour that can challenge, and learn strategies to support emotional regulation
- Ability to encourage engagement and inclusion
- Ability to think in a solution focused way
- Strive for quality of best practice within our school values of Communication, Independence, Wellbeing and Inclusivity
You should be an enthusiastic and committed professional who is flexible and reliable, able to work on your own initiative, with the ability to establish effective working relationships at all levels, particularly as part of a team. You should have the relevant skills and personal qualities such as being dynamic and proactive to undertake the range of duties and the ability to work accurately and consistently.
Working hours
Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri: 8:50 am–3:40 pmTue: 8:50 am–4:40 pm
Benefits
- Permanent contract
- Salary range Scale 3, SP5 – SP6: from £13.26
- 32.5 hours per week (Term Time plus 5 PD days)
- Access to the School Advisory Service
- Continuing Professional Development
- Local Authority Pension Scheme
Application
If you want to further your career in a fast paced environment, please complete the application form at www.severndaleacademy.co.uk and forward your information to our HR department at recruitment@severndaleacademy.co.uk.
Safeguarding and selection
All post holders working in regulated activity with children are required to have an enhanced DBS check (including a check on the children’s barred list). References will be required for all shortlisted candidates prior to interview, and a criminal self‑disclosure declaration will be required. The Learning Community Trust is committed to equality and diversity and follows the statutory guidance for safeguarding and safer recruitment practices.
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