Senior Teaching Assistant (Inclusion) in Salisbury

St Mark’s CofE School is a mainstream Church of England Junior School for pupils aged 7-11 years. At St Mark’s we see ourselves as a family that nurtures and includes all who come through our doors. Through strong leadership, a positive attitude to learning and high expectations of all our learners, the school provides a friendly and caring place in which to learn where everybody matters. We work hard to provide the best possible education for every child and will not rest until our good is better and our better is best. We believe in better– better teaching, better outcomes, better everything.

We are in search of 2 Senior Teaching Assistants who will:

• Provide tailored support (individuals and groups) to pupils to enable them to gain, learn from, develop and maintain their work and living skills.
• Provide advice and guidance to colleagues on using the Thrive approach and supporting children with SEMH needs.
• Provide targeted support for pupils with SEMH and trauma, supporting a child’s mental health and wellbeing.
• Support all pupils to access the curriculum and promote progress and achievement.
• Provide class cover as required.

If this sounds like you, we’d love for you to join our friendly and dedicated team. These roles will be required to work across both St Mark's Junior School & Wyndham Park Infant School. St Mark’s is proud to be part of Brunel Academies Trust - a growing educational community with no barriers, only potential. We strive to significantly improve the life chances and outcomes for our CYP within our SEND, CofE and mainstream EPs.

Hours: 31 per week, Term time only.

Experience: You can join us as an entry level Support Assistant or an experienced Teaching Assistant. Please see the attached Job Descriptions for full details of the responsibilities and expectations of these roles. Please check the Person Specification for the qualifications that are listed as Essential for this role. You will be required to show these qualifications if you are successful.

Training: It is important to us to ensure you feel valued and supported. Full training appropriate to the role will be provided.

Benefits:

• Support on continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities.
• Brunel Perks – exclusive discounts on a range of products and retailers from cinema tickets, food shopping and holidays.
• Carefirst – impartial counselling service in person, by video call or phone as well as a citizen’s advice function for advice and support on personal or professional queries.
• Excellent pension scheme.
• Free on-site parking.
• Annual pay progression opportunities.
• Continuous Service date honoured.

You are invited and encouraged to visit our setting to explore how unique and inspirational our children and team are. We encourage you to learn more about us through our website, and contact the school office to arrange a visit.

Brunel Academies Trust is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people (CYP) and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check, references and medical clearance. All references will be obtained prior to interview in line with Safer Recruitment and KCSIE, and further references may be sought as deemed necessary.

Brunel Academies Trust is dedicated to the vision of having a diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that reflects diversity from the communities it serves. We value the contributions of all colleagues from a wide range of backgrounds and actively seek to promote an environment which is free from discrimination and harassment; which at the same time supports fair promotion and cultural acceptance.

Under the provision of the Equality Act 2010, Brunel Academies Trust welcomes applications from everyone and operates a recruitment process that is fair and does not discriminate against or disadvantage anyone because of their age, pronouns preference, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy, paternity or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

In order for your application to be formally considered, we require a fully completed application form in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education & Safer Recruitment. This must include your education history, qualifications with dates and an unbroken employment history from leaving full time education to present day (with gaps accounted for). Please make sure all gaps in employment are explained in the box provided.