Teaching Assistant PT/FT

Ref: SCH-AA-0024

Establishment: Ansford Academy Location: Ansford Salary: 15529.00 - 17629.00 Department: SEN Job Type: Part Time

Closing Date: 27/10/2023 09:00 Interview Date: tba Start Date: Nov / Dec 2023

Additional Information

Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO - Term time only Hours per Week: 32.50 Weeks per Year: 38.000 Pay Grade: FTE

The Role

Part time or Full time Teaching Assistant

We are looking to recruit a Teaching Assistant for our SEND department; part time or full time applications are welcome.

The SEND Department at Ansford Academy is committed to providing high quality support for students with a wide variety of difficulties. It has a reputation within Somerset for the care and support it offers and its commitment to inclusivity. The Department supports students with a wide range of needs including physical, medical, literacy, numeracy, social, emotional and behavioural factors. The department works as a very close team, working together and across the school with colleagues to support each other in raising the progress and achievement of all students with SEND.Every member of staff is able to contribute to shaping the future development of key areas of school life and we welcome applications from staff keen to progress their careers and who are committed to improving the lives of our young people. Primarily, we want to appoint a candidate who loves working in education, with all of its challenges and rewards, and wants to make a difference to the lives of the young people we hold in our care.

If you would like further information about the Department, please contact our SENDCO's, Su Perkins (su.perkins@ansford.net) or Becca Wood (rebecca.wood@ansford.net)

Benefits

Other
Employee wellbeing service
Ongoing training provided
Working in a beautiful, rural campus

Qualifications

Qualification Title	Grade
5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 4-9) or equivalent		Essential

Skills

Personal Attributes
Tenacity, resilience and the ability to repair relationships	Essential
A genuine liking of young people and a willingness to support and assist them	Essential
Ability to stay calm when facing a challenge and to strive to find solutions.	Essential
Relevant Skills
Commitment to the principles of inclusion and embody and model that ethos across the school community	Essential
Full commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people	Essential
Ability to work cooperatively within a team environment and contribute to service improvement	Essential
Experience
Experience of managing diverse and challenging behaviours	Essential
Abilities, Skills and Knowledge
Excellent planning, organisational skills and time management	Desirable
Experience/Knowledge
Experience of working with children with SEND	Desirable