A teaching assistant post at Strathmore School, a special school within Helix Learning Trust, supporting primary-aged pupils with complex needs. The work centres on tailored support for individuals and small groups, personal care, and helping teachers deliver learning strategies that build independence. The school serves pupils aged 4 to 19 with severe or profound and multiple learning disabilities across four campuses. The contract is term-time only for 39 weeks a year, with part-time applications considered, and candidates need prior SEND experience or understanding. Visa sponsorship is not available.
What the job involves
- Provide tailored support for individual pupils or small groups
- Provide personal care to support pupils' wellbeing
- Work with teachers to implement creative and effective learning strategies
- Encourage independence and foster a love of learning in each pupil
- Build and maintain positive relationships across the school community
What’s required
Experience
- Previous experience or understanding of working with children with SEND
Skills & knowledge
- Effective, caring and patient approach
- Committed and enthusiastic about supporting pupils' learning
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS disclosure
- Valid right to work
- Satisfactory pre-employment checks including references
- Pre-employment health questionnaire
What’s offered
- Competitive pension schemes
- 24/7 employee assistance programme
- Cycle to Work scheme with savings of up to 42%
- Auriga Rewards discounts and offers
- Pay under nationally agreed terms and conditions for teachers and support staff
- Recruitment referral scheme
- Career progression and professional development across the Trust, including moves between settings
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
