Salary: Band 4 £24,294 – £25,979 pro rota (actual £20,950 – £22,400)
Hours: 37 hours per week, term time plus 5 additional days
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: Monday 1st July
The Northumberland Church of England Academy is a Multi Academy Trust that strives to provide a supportive, diverse and inclusive learning environment for staff and students.
Castle School are looking for enthusiastic, dynamic and resourceful level 3 teaching assistants to join a team of dedicated specialist support staff. The successful candidate will enjoy playing an effective role in supporting students with complex needs, and have an appreciation of how rewarding it is to see the children and young people develop their skills and independence.
The learners within Castle School have severe or profound and multiple learning difficulties such as autism, and receive their education from a highly dedicated and experienced team of teachers and teaching assistants.
If you would like to develop your skills within an experienced team, and play a vital role in the development and education of young people in the heart of Northumberland then we look forward to hearing from you!
Please note, interviews for this role will take place on Wednesday 3rd July.
Main roles and responsibilities:
- To undertake activities, as directed by the teacher, with whole classes, individuals or small groups of pupils.
- Building positive relationships with students to help ensure that they feel comfortable and safe.
- To have challenging expectations that encourages children to act independently and build self esteem.
- Developing and implementing IEP’s.
- Assessing the individual needs of the children and working to ensure they are supported as effectively as possible.
- Undertake the maintenance of pupils’ records and accurately record achievement.
Our Benefits:
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- The Nest – Our nursery/childcare provision specifically for NCEAT staff
- Free Parking
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme – free 24/7 health and wellbeing support for all members of staff within the Trust
If you are looking for a new role where you can develop your skills in a supportive environment and make a difference, then we look forward to receiving your application!
NCEAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to pre-employment checks, references will be sought and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
