Role Overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable individual to join our Shine team, providing targeted support to our students with an autism diagnosis in the Shine Resource Base. The role is two days a week (Thursday and Fridays) term time only, plus 2 INSET days.
About the School
Furze Platt is a highly successful mixed comprehensive school serving the children of Maidenhead. At Furze Platt, 1500 students of all abilities develop the skills and qualities to enable them to excel in the future. We are a highly ambitious, high‑achieving and fully inclusive school in which our students are challenged and supported to achieve excellence.
Support Details
You would be working under the direction of the Shine teachers and classroom teachers to provide support for individual students across key stages 3 to 5, in line with any agreed SEND or other specialist plans. Supporting small groups of students for interventions and mentoring nominated students is also part of this role. You will help students develop their organisational, social and communication skills and help them gain access to the curriculum by ensuring effective use of differentiated instruction and tasks.
Qualifications and Experience
We are looking for a team player who can communicate sensitively and confidently with staff, students, and parents/carers. This role would suit someone who can use their own initiative and who has strong organisational and time‑management skills. We would love to receive applications from anyone who is working with or has worked with students in a school setting, and has gained experience or knowledge of SEN (Special Educational Needs) or autism.
Commitment to Safeguarding
Furze Platt Senior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Benefits
We offer a friendly and harmonious campus, and we support the physical and mental wellbeing of all our staff. Discounted membership is available for the use of a fully equipped and well‑maintained gym on‑site. All staff have access to an employee advice programme which offers information, resources and a counselling service. We reward long service and encourage community spirit and staff involvement through various social events including sports after school and a Furze Platt fantasy football league.
Application Process
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should the right candidate be appointed.
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