Teaching Assistant - Marland Secondary School
Part Time, 33.33 hours per week (term time only) 39 weeks per annum
Marland is a successful all age (KS1-4) special school for students with Social, Emotional and/or Mental Health (SEMH) needs. It is located across four sites; Peters Marland, Barnstaple, Central Bideford and East of the Water, Bideford. This post will be based at Marland Secondary School, Barnstaple.
The overall Marland group of schools are currently graded as 'Good' by Ofsted Education, with the residential care provision separately judged to be 'Outstanding' by Ofsted Social Care inspectorate. Our overarching ethos is based around personalisation and meeting the needs of each individual child. We utilise 'THRIVE' based social and emotional development at the core of everything we do.
The post involves supporting students in the classroom and during many varied off-site activities, so a willingness to work in a range of learning environments is essential. You will need to be an effective communicator who is skilled at building relationships and passionate about helping young people develop socially, academically and emotionally.
Ability to travel according to the needs of the job, with reasonable adjustments, if required, according to the Equality Act.
Training and ongoing professional development opportunities are offered to all staff, as are potential promotion opportunities due to the ongoing expansion of our popular schools.
Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and welcomed in line with current safety guidelines. Please click Apply Now to see who to contact to arrange a visit.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This role requires a DBS disclosure.
This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
Online searches may be done as part of pre-recruitment checks.
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Closing Date: 25 June 2024.
Interview Date: 10 July 2024.