Teaching Assistant Level 3 (Special) at Broadmeadow Special School in Wolverhampton

About this Role

We are an Academy School, part of the Central Learning Partnership Trust (CLPT).

We strive to ensure our children receive an educationwhich inspires and promotes positive learning and ensure that rigorous CPDsupports all staff in becoming the best they can be.

Core Responsibilities

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Relevant professional qualifications or willingness to undertake training
• Experience in a similar role or transferable skills from a related field
• Strong knowledge of relevant policies, procedures, and best practices
• Experience of working in a school
• Has worked with SEND pupils; particularly those with complex learning needs
• Ability to improvise and adapt at short notice
• Excellent behaviour management skills.
• Training & Development
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Participation in relevant training to maintain up-to-date knowledge
• Key Skills & Attributes
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• High level of confidentiality, professionalism, and attention to detail

Applicant Qualities

• Flexible, adaptable and creative and able to respond positively to change.
• Has a drive for excellence and a desire to be outstanding.
• Is highly organised, motivated and driven to succeed.
• Is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of ALL students.
• Is a team member who will collaborate with colleagues to ensure the safety and wellbeing of students.
• Will uphold and promote the ethos and values of the school.
• A good team player.

In return we can offer

• Flexible, adaptable and creative and able to respond positively to change.
• Strong supportive partnerships with parents and the wider community.
• A happy, stimulating and safe learning environment
• Dedicated staff committed to achieving high standards
• A strong supportive and highly experienced leadership team and governing body
• Opportunities for professional development, coaching and mentoring and succession planning.

Broadmeadow School is rated "good" by Ofsted and issituated in the centre of Wolverhampton.

COMPLIANCE AND SAFEGUARDING

Please note that by submitting an application, youacknowledge that we reserve the right to view any publicly availableinformation published online (including social media platforms) as part of ourshortlisting process, in line with current KCSIE guidelines.

CLPT is required under law and guidance to check thecriminal background of all employees.

Decisions to appoint will be subject to consideration of an enhanced disclosure, including a Barred List check, from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Because of the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).

If shortlisted for an interview you will be required to disclose to us information about any:

• adult cautions (simple or conditional);
• conditional cautions;
• convictions in a Court of Law

This information can be disclosed either verbally atinterview or by completing a relevant conviction form after interview if thatis your preference.

It is an offence for anyone to apply for a role if they arebarred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

CHILDCARE (DISQUALIFCATION) (Applicable to Primary aged Schools)

In accordance with the Childcare Act 2006 and the Childcare(Disqualification) Regulation 2009 the Governors are required toobtain an additional staff disqualification declaration for employees withinsettings providing care for early years childcare (this covers the age rangefrom birth until 1st September following a child's fifth birthday i. e. upto and including reception age) or later years childcare (this covers childrenabove reception age but who have not attained the age of 8) in nursery, primaryor secondary school educational settings, or if when directly concerned withthe management of such childcare related establishments.

This declaration is toconfirm that you are not disqualified 'by association' to anyone currentlyresiding within your household who is disqualified under the Childcare(Disqualification) Regulation 2009

ELIGIBILITY TO WORK IN THE UK

We are legally obliged to ask you to provide evidence ofyour right to live and work in the UK.

If you are successful, we will askyou to provide appropriate documents, such as a passport, visa of full birthcertificate and national insurance number to confirm this. (Furtherdetails are available from the UK Boarder Agency website).

CLPT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfareof children, young people and vulnerable adults. CLPT expects all staffand volunteers to share this commitment.

Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checkswill be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

This post involves working with children andtherefore will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check(DBS).

Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www. gov. uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.

If you are shortlisted for an interview, we shall requesttwo references at this stage to comply with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

The academy values diversity and inclusion welcomeapplications from candidates with diverse backgrounds.

Equality ispromoted and the academy will guarantee an interview to disabled candidates ifthe essential job criteria is met fully.

• Contact Details
• Helen Andrioli
• 01902558330
• [email protected]
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