At a Glance
- Tasks: Support SEND pupils in a specialist school and assist teachers in creating an inclusive learning environment.
- Company: Brookhaven, an innovative school dedicated to empowering every learner.
- Benefits: Generous holiday entitlement, health plans, discounts, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a supportive team and enjoy excellent career growth in special education.
- Why this job: Make a life-changing difference for children with special educational needs and disabilities.
- Qualifications: NVQ 2 or equivalent in teaching assistance and experience with SEND children.
The predicted salary is between 21451 - 22136 £ per year.
Brookhaven are recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to join their team! We are seeking to appoint an experienced Teaching Assistant to work with the SEND pupils within our specialist school. The main purpose of the role is to work under the instruction/guidance of teaching staff to undertake work/care/support programmes, to enable access to learning for pupils and to assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.
We would welcome candidates who can demonstrate the following:
- NVQ 2 or equivalent in teaching assistance
- Some experience of working with children with SEND
- The ability to work effectively within a team environment, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities
- The ability to promote a positive ethos and role model positive attributes
- Good level of interpersonal, numeracy and literacy skills
- An understanding of Safeguarding procedures and can promote the welfare and safety of children that they come into contact with
Brookhaven is an innovative, forward-thinking school based in Bury where all learners are empowered to achieve their dreams. We have a world-class team that works relentlessly to make every day a magical day of learning; to suit every child's needs, ensuring they make rapid gains not only as learners across the whole curriculum but as individuals prepared for next century living.
Our special schools are inspiring, welcoming and truly life-changing places to work. Every day, our dedicated teams help children and young people with a wide range of special educational needs and disabilities to discover their strengths, achieve their ambitions and live happy, fulfilling lives. Our pupils include children and young people with profound and multiple learning disabilities, complex medical needs, sensory impairments, moderate and severe learning difficulties, and social, emotional and mental health needs.
By joining one of our special schools, you will become part of a warm, compassionate and highly skilled team, united by a shared belief in what every child and young person can achieve. You will work in a supportive environment where relationships matter, ideas are welcomed and every role makes an important contribution.
Shaw Education Trust offers the following employee benefits with your Teaching or Support Staff employment:
- An excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (Support Staff) / Teachers Pension (Teaching Staff)
- Generous holiday entitlement from your first day of employment (37 days holiday rising to 39 days after 5 years’ service including Bank Holidays)
- Access to Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan: Enjoy health services designed to support your well-being.
- Free Discount For Teachers Scheme for all staff (Support and Teaching)
- Cycle to work scheme
- Access to our Institute of Education and fantastic opportunities to help you grow, contribute and flourish in your role and in the Trust.
Actual Salary: £21,451-£22,136
Working hours: 35 hours per week, term time only plus 5 days (INSET)
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