Casual supply teaching assistant role at the Cressex site of Chiltern Wood School, a 3-19 special school for children with complex needs. The work centres on supporting pupils with sensory processing needs and autism to develop communication and social, emotional and physical skills. Term-time only, the pool suits those needing flexibility for other commitments or holidays, and staff become familiar faces to the children. Training is provided, but enhanced DBS and UK right to work are required; no visa sponsorship.
What the job involves
- Support pupils with complex needs, including sensory processing needs and autism spectrum disorder
- Support the communication, physical, social and emotional development of each pupil
- Attend to the welfare and emotional needs of pupils
- Contribute to the educational and social development of children and young people
- Deliver learning through varied experiences, lessons and routines, using the school's on-site facilities
- Build positive relationships with pupils, their families and supporting professionals
- Work flexibly across term time as part of the school's supply pool
- Share the school's commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare
Skills & knowledge
- Ability to attend to the welfare and emotional needs of children
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check, including criminal records disclosure
- Online searches and satisfactory references
- Right to work in the UK
Other
- Completed BUCKS non-teaching application form via My New Term (CVs not accepted)
- Personal statement, written in own words, on personal and professional experience, hobbies and passions
What’s offered
- Training and CPD available
- Full training provided, so previous experience is not essential
- Term-time only working
- Flexibility to take holidays in term time, attend to other commitments and give short notice of availability
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
