At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students' learning and promote inclusion in a nurturing environment.
- Company: Beckfoot Phoenix, an Outstanding primary special school.
- Benefits: Part-time hours, term-time only, and a supportive team culture.
- Other info: Join a dedicated team focused on creating remarkable schools.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of young people with diverse needs.
- Qualifications: Experience in supporting students and a commitment to inclusion.
The predicted salary is between 31650 - 43607 £ per year.
We are seeking to appoint an experienced SNTA who is committed to supporting the learning of students to join our dedicated team at Beckfoot Phoenix. You will work alongside teaching staff to support learning, promote inclusion, and help all students to achieve their full potential. You will build strong relationships, model our values, and help create a calm, safe and purposeful learning environment.
We are looking for someone who:
- Is enthusiastic, adaptable and motivated to support young people of all abilities and backgrounds
- Can work collaboratively as part of a team
- Demonstrates a commitment to inclusion and equality
- Has high expectations of themselves and others
- Shares our vision for creating remarkable schools where no child is left behind.
Contract and hours:
This is a Part-time, permanent role which is 32.5 hours per week, term-time only plus 5 days. The hours of work for this role are as follows:
- Monday 08.45am - 03.15pm
- Tuesday 08.45am - 04.30pm
- Wednesday 08.45am - 04.15pm
- Thursday 08.45am - 03.30pm
- Friday 08.45am - 03.15pm
Beckfoot Phoenix is an Outstanding primary special school, dedicated to providing exceptional education and care for every child. We support pupils with profound and multiple learning disabilities, severe learning disabilities, and autism spectrum conditions - including those with complex and challenging behaviours.
At Beckfoot Phoenix, every child is:
- Listened to, respected and nurtured.
- Encouraged to be the best version of themselves every day.
We are proud to be part of the Beckfoot Trust, working collaboratively and supportively with our mainstream and special school partners across the Trust. As a People First organisation we:
- Value and recognise the dedication of our staff.
- Invest in professional growth and wellbeing.
- Build a positive and supportive working environment where colleagues thrive.
Our ethos is summed up in our school sentence: ‘learn lots, make memories, and be brilliant’, which is underpinned by our core values; ‘enjoy, learn, succeed.’
Our mission is to create remarkable schools where no child is left behind. Since our establishment in 2013, Beckfoot Trust has grown into a respected, locally rooted family of ten diverse schools (primary, secondary and special) that learn from and support one another.
Beckfoot Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants as part of our overall vetting checks.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (amended 2013 and 2020) provide that when applying for certain jobs, certain spent convictions and cautions are protected and they do not need to be disclosed to employers. If they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.
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Please note, we reserve the right to close advertisements early, either on the advertised closing date, or sooner if required.
Thank you for your interest in this vacancy at Beckfoot Trust. If you have any questions, then please do not hesitate to contact a member of our Recruitment Team.
Special Needs Teaching Assistant employer: Beckfoot Phoenix
Beckfoot Phoenix is an Outstanding primary special school that prioritises the education and care of every child, fostering a nurturing environment where all students are encouraged to thrive. As part of the Beckfoot Trust, we offer a supportive work culture that values staff dedication, invests in professional growth, and promotes wellbeing, ensuring that our team can make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people with diverse needs. Join us in our mission to create remarkable schools where no child is left behind, and be part of a collaborative community dedicated to excellence in education.
