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Do you want to be part of an exciting period of growth in a forward thinking an innovative school?
Ysgol Y Deri is a local authority day special school maintained by the Vale of Glamorgan
local authority. Currently there are over 475 pupils on roll.
On the Penarth site pupils are aged between 3 and 19. We support children and young people, with either severe learning difficulties, profound and multiple learning difficulties, moderate learning difficulties, social emotional and mental health needs or autistic spectrum disorders.
Due to expansion, Ysgol Y Deri are interested in recruiting dynamic and energising Learning Support Assistants to join our amazing team from September ’24. We believe school should be unmissable.
Are you dedicated to making a difference but find yourself frustrated that often you are prevented from doing just that? Then we might have the job for you.
Our dedicated team provides a broad, lively, and stimulating person-centred curriculum for our pupils, we focus on inspiring change within our pupils to ensure their successful future.
We have several posts available in Penarth and Barry. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team who put pupils at the centre of everything we do.
About the Role
Post Reference (to be used on application form):
Pay Details: Grade 4 SP (5 -7) £23,500 - £24,294 + SEN allowance Pro rata
Days / Hours per Week: Full Time (Monday– Friday 8.30pm – 3.30pm) Term time only.
Permanent / Temporary: Permanent
Description:
Ysgol Y Deri are interested in recruiting a dynamic and energising Learning Support Assistants to join our amazing team. We believe school should be unmissable and audacious.
We are looking for people who are willing and able to turn their hand to a variety of Curriculum areas and activities; someone who can help our pupils engage and enjoy life affirming experiences. Someone who recognises the importance of both high support and high challenge. If you think that's you, please do get in touch.
Whilst a background in special needs is not essential, a strong understanding of the needs of learners with ALN and/or social, emotional and mental health needs would be advantageous.
Following a successful probation period, applicants will move to Grade 5 (spinal point 8 -12)
Curriculum areas/activities? Don’t like ‘subjects’.
About you
You will need:
This would ideally suit someone who loves working with children, someone who loves to impart knowledge and support children to thrive. The successful candidate should be prepared and excited to take on something completely different. The role on offer includes supporting and teaching groups of pupils as well as 1:1 academic lessons across our curriculum.
We are looking for someone who truly wants to make a difference to young people’s lives; someone willing to be the difference. Someone who wants to help our students fulfil their potential by giving them a chance to change; someone humble, yet confident, enthusiastic yet understands the need for boundaries. Can you be an extraordinary role model at Ysgol Y Deri?
The successful candidate will have excellent classroom practice, including use of ICT, high expectations of pupil engagement and achievements and a willingness to work as part of a dedicated team that is committed to providing the very best opportunities for all of our pupils.
You will be required to have an enhanced and barred DBS for both Child and Adult and be registered with EWC.
DBS Check Required: Enhanced
EWC Registration Details: It is a statutory requirement that applicants for these posts have to be registered with the Education Workforce Council before they can start work in a school. If you are not already registered further information including how to register can be found at www.ewc.wales
How to apply
For further information, contact: Viv Burbidge-Smith
Take a look at our website, https://www.yyd.org.uk/ and our social media pages Facebook – Ysgol Y Deri Special School
Twitter - @YsgolYDeri @DeriYsgolPrim @yydsecondary
Return e-mail applications to: V Burbidge-Smith,
School Business Manager (HR) vburbidgesmith@yyd.org.uk
or return completed applications to: vburbidgesmith@yyd.org.uk
Job Reference: SCH00690
