SEND 1:1 Teaching Assistants
Ref: SCH-PrAT-0013Additional Information
Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO - Term time only Hours per Week: 32.00 Weeks per Year: 44.004 Pay Grade: NJC | SCP3 - SCP4The Role
The Role
Exciting Opportunity at The Priestley Academy Trust
Do you want to support children to reach their potential and improve their outcomes? Are you ready to BetheChange?
SEN 1:1 Teaching Assistants
Term Time Only +2 days
The Priestley Academy Trust is seeking to appoint SEN Teaching Assistants who want to join us on our journey to transform the lives of the young people we serve.
Our Trust is made up of six schools in the Manningham area of Bradford.
We serve an exceptionally rewarding area where we make a difference every day to the children and families in our community and we have a proud tradition of nurturing and developing our staff.
We are offering visits to a variety of our schools so you get a sense of our Trust’s offer :
Atlas - 10 June 2024, 12 June 2024 or 14 June 2024
Green Lane - 13 June 2024, 18 June 2024 or 21 June 2024
Lilycroft- 18 June 2024, 19 June 2024 or 21 June 2024
Miriam Lord - 10 June 2024, 13 June 2024 or 19 June 2024
MMPS- 12 June 2024, 13 June 2024 or 19 June 2024
We are looking for practitioners who:
- Can support children to become confident and independent learners
- Have passion and commitment to make a difference
- Have high expectations of pupils and a commitment to promoting the strongest levels of care, guidance and support
- Dedicated and creative team players
Our pupils are looking for:
- Someone who is caring and makes learning fun
- Someone who smiles
- Someone who knows how to help me
We can offer:
- Incredibly enthusiastic children who want to learn
- A fantastic community of parents and children
- Hardworking and enthusiastic staff who work as a team to raise standards and believe all children can succeed
- Strong support from an experienced team of Trustees, leaders and governors
- High quality training opportunities across the Trust
- A genuine commitment to establishing a healthy work-life balance
If you feel you would like to join our very successful, friendly and supportive Trust we would love to hear from you.
To book a visit, request a pack or have a conversation regarding the roles, please contact sarah.jagger@priestley.academy or ruth.drake@priestley.academy
Closing date for all applications is Monday 24 June 2024 at 09:00
Interviews will take place on Thursday 11 and Friday 12 July 2024
All posts are subject to vetting and recruitment checks, including a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the DBS
Qualifications
| Qualification Title | Grade | |
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| Willingness to participate in development and training opportunities |
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| 5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 4-9) or equivalent |
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| Qualifications relating to post eg health, children, practical skills, first aid |
Desirable
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Skills
| Abilities, Skills and Knowledge | |
|---|---|
| Ability to demonstrate fluency and proficiency in spoken English. |
Essential
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| Good Numeracy/Literacy Skills |
Essential
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| Ability to use relevant technology after training if required |
Essential
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| Understanding the needs of children with Autism |
Desirable
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| Understanding the needs of children with SEN and/or learning difficulties |
Desirable
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| Personal Attributes | |
| Ability to understand classroom roles |
Essential
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| Commitment to working with children of the relevant age |
Essential
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| Good sense of humour |
Essential
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| Flexibility and willingness to accept change |
Essential
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| Will not require holiday leave during term time |
Essential
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| Must be legally entitled to work in the UK |
Essential
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| No contra-indications in personal background or criminal record indicating unsuitability to work with children/young people/vulnerable clients/finance (DBS check required) |
Essential
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| Must be able to perform all duties and tasks in accordance with the most up-to-date Disability Discrimination Act |
Essential
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Safeguarding Information
The Priestley Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references. The Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Priestley Academy Trust - Central Team
Upper Ground Floor, Merchant’s Quay
Ashley Lane
Saltaire
West Yorkshire
BD17 7DB
Sarah Jagger
sarah.jagger@priestley.ac...