At a Glance
- Tasks: Support non-verbal pupils with autism and sensory needs in a creative learning environment.
- Company: St Giles Spencer Academy, an innovative and inclusive special school.
- Benefits: Full-time, term time only role with professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a high-performing team dedicated to providing world-class education.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of pupils with special educational needs.
- Qualifications: Experience in supporting additional needs and strong interpersonal skills.
The predicted salary is between 22500 - 27500 £ per year.
About this Role
St Giles Spencer Academy is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Level 3+ Teaching Assistant to start as soon as possible on a full-time, term time only, permanent basis.
Specific knowledge, skills and experience in supporting non-verbal pupils with autism and sensory needs would be an advantage.
You must be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, be an effective team member and be calm and creative in your approach to working with pupils with additional needs.
- Are you passionate about providing a 'world class' education for pupils with special educational needs, ensuring that they reach their full potential
- Are you prepared to get messy, join in with the fun and be outdoors on a regular basis so that your pupils learning is inspiring and creative?
- Do you want to join a high performing team of staff who are committed to going that 'extra mile' to provide the very best of our pupils and their families?
We are proud of what we do at St Giles Spencer Academy and our recent school achievements are a result of a great team effort amongst pupils and their families, Governors and staff:
- Ofsted 'Outstanding'
- Learning Outside the Classroom Gold Mark
- The Balanced System
- Inclusion Quality Mark - Flagship Status
- Autism Accreditation
- Shine a Light - SEN School of the Year
- International School's Award
- Arts Mark - Gold
- Family First Award
- Sports Mark - Bronze Award
- Makaton Friendly Award
- I Can - 'Primary Talk' Accreditation
If you want to be part of an innovative, forward thinking and outward facing special school who are genuinely committed to investing in your professional development, then St Giles could be the academy for you.
If you would like to visit St Giles Spencer Academy before the closing date, please contact the school via 01332 343039 or [email protected].
Visits to the school are strongly encouraged.
The Trust and its member academies are committed to promoting equality and diversity in both employment and education provision.
We aim to ensure that students, parents, governors, employees, contractors, partners, clients and other stakeholders within the Trust community are treated fairly, and with dignity and respect regardless of Protected Characteristics.
- Spencer Academies Trust is a Disability Confident Committed Employer
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Teaching Assistant Level 3+ at St Giles' Spencer Academy employer: Derby Moor Spencer Academy
At Spencer Academies Trust, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive and professional environment where staff can thrive. Our commitment to Continuing Professional Development ensures that you will have ample opportunities for growth, while our friendly team fosters a collaborative work culture that prioritises the well-being of both employees and students. Located in a GOOD school as rated by OFSTED, you will be part of a community dedicated to nurturing talent and promoting equality and diversity.
Contact Details:
Derby Moor Spencer Academy Recruitment Team
