SEN Teaching Assistants - TEACH Poole

Job Introduction

TEACH Poole Website

Looking for a rewarding career that makes a real difference to the lives of children with special needs? Our Trust is seeking exceptional SEN Teaching Assistants to join our team!
If you are a compassionate and dedicated individual, who is committed to helping children reach their full potential, and passionate about working with children with special needs, we would love to hear from you!  Please do not be put off just because you may not have a Teaching Assistant qualification – it is your positive attitude and warmth that we are looking for, as training will be provided.

Various full and part-time hours are available:

Grade D (Points 5 – 6) - £23,500 to £23,893 per annum pro-rata

31.25 hours per week 08:15 am – 3:10 pm daily (Actual salary c. £16,938 - £17,222)

28.75 hours per week 08:30 am – 3:00 pm daily (Actual salary c.  £15,583 - £15,844)

10 hours per week 1 pm – 3 pm daily (Actual salary c. £5,420 - £5,511)

Term time only plus INSET days

PERMANENT

Start Date – September 2024

The TEACH Poole Multi Academy Trust was formed in April 2015. All four of our wonderful schools are graded as good or outstanding schools by Ofsted. We are extremely popular, over-subscribed, forward-thinking schools with supportive staff and fantastic children.
 
Owing to a number of children with special educational needs joining us in September, we are looking to appoint additional SEN Teaching Assistants to join our Inclusion team.  We would love to take on people with the skills to work across the whole primary school age range. The successful candidate will be employed by the Trust as a whole and as such, can be expected to carry out their duties at any of the four schools. We currently have vacancies at all of our fantastic Trust Schools, so location preferences will be considered.  
 
At our Trust, you'll have the opportunity to work with a dedicated team of professionals who are committed to providing the best possible education for all of our students. You'll work closely with our Head of Inclusion and SEND and teaching staff to implement pupils’ Education Health Care Plans (EHCPs) and provide one-on-one or small-group support to help them achieve their full potential.
But that's not all - we offer a supportive and collaborative working environment, with ongoing opportunities for professional development and growth. And with a competitive salary, you'll feel valued and appreciated for the important work that you do.  We will also offer excellent training, so do not feel put off if you do not have any Teaching Assistant qualifications.

If you:
 

• Have a passion for inclusion and supporting pupils with additional needs to succeed in the classroom 
• Are looking to join a lively, friendly and dedicated school team
• Are keen to work in a supportive, learning environment
• Are able to bring energy and positivity to the role

We can offer:

• Fun, friendly and supportive staff who get on really well together 
• Rights’ Respecting pupils with excellent attitudes to learning and high standards and expectations of behaviour 
• Superb opportunities and specialist training for career professional development within our Trust 
• A fantastic induction programme and support for gaining a qualification for the right candidates
• Enviable support at all levels, and a proactive approach to staff well-being, work-life balance and care for each person as an individual, including the ability to take time off during term time 
• Beautiful school grounds and welcoming learning environments
• Long service awards

Join our team and help us make a real difference in the lives of our children!

Please contact the HR Department on 01202 380015 for more information.  Applications should be made online via My New Term at, https://mynewterm.com/jobs/578672158/EDV-2024-TP-97200. 

We do not accept CV applications.

Closing date: Sunday 2^nd June 2024

Interviews:  Wednesday 12^th June 2024

Personal information provided by candidates will be securely filed electronically and password protected, with paper copies locked in filing cabinets in a locked office. They will not be released to third parties outside the school without the consent of the person concerned, except where there is a legal requirement to do so. If the application does not proceed, the data will be securely disposed of after 6 months. Any concerns regarding data gathered in the recruitment process should be directed to the Data Manager – Hayley Hemmings at h.hemmings@teachpoole.com 

These schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Rigorous checks will be undertaken of the successful applicant’s background credentials including an enhanced DBS check. Online searches will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. Suitability to work with children will be explored at interview.