Overview
Join the Team at our ASD Base Provision at Avenue Primary Academy! Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)? Do you thrive in a supportive and dynamic educational environment? If so, we invite you to become a part of our dedicated team at one of our ASD Bases at Avenue Primary Academy. We have ASD Bases located in Belmont and Wallington!
About Our School
Avenue Primary Academy is part of Cirrus Primary Academy Trust and is recognised as a Centre of Excellence for Inclusion. “The school takes a holistic approach to education that empowers staff to provide a varied and balanced educational diet to children based on their individual needs. Equality and diversity are promoted through a fully inclusive curriculum where children are supported to access lessons through suitable scaffolding. Further to this, therapeutic activities are woven into lessons and playtimes in addition to the statutory provision outlined in any EHCPs.” IQM report June 2023.
Responsibilities
As a Teaching Assistant in one of our ASD Bases, you will work closely with our experienced teaching staff to support the individual needs of students with ASD. Your responsibilities will include providing classroom assistance, implementing specialised learning strategies, facilitating social interactions, and offering personalised support to ensure the academic and personal growth of each student.
All schools within the Trust share a relentless focus on personalised planning and having the highest aspirations for what children can achieve. This core value of being child‑centred is an intrinsic part of every school’s DNA, and is the minimum standard expected of all employees of the Trust.
Benefits
- LGPS and TPS pension
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Staff recognition awards
- Staff Charter
Employment Conditions
Employees must be based in the UK at the Bedford and Wallington locations. The Trust will not sponsor a Certificate of Sponsorship/visa. Applicants are responsible for their own immigration status.
Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding
Employees working in any role that requires them to communicate with pupils, parents, guardians, staff and / or members of the community must be able to speak fluent English to enable the effective performance of the role and to ensure that they are able to abide by their safeguarding responsibilities.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. All employees of the Trust are deemed to be in regulated activity with children and as such, all offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and for this role, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed amongst other checks as appropriate.
All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a declaration regarding offences and have references requested (unless agreed otherwise), prior to the interview.
Cirrus Primary Academy Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills. Applications are invited from all members of the community. We do not discriminate against staff on the basis of age; race; sex; disability; sexual orientation; gender reassignment; marriage and civil partnership; pregnancy and maternity; religion, faith or belief (Equality Act 2010 protected characteristics). The principles of non‑discrimination and equality of opportunity also apply to the way in which staff and Trust treat visitors, volunteers, contractors and former staff members.
Reasonable Adjustments
Should you require any reasonable adjustments to support you in applying for this role, or at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact the HR Team via recruitment@cirrustrust.uk
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