We are currently recruiting to expand our brilliant staff team and strengthen it further in all areas of the school and college. We are looking for an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant who will be based at either our Wimborne College or Colehill School site with a "can do" attitude either on a full-time, term-time only basis.
The role involves assisting the teacher and other teaching assistants in the development and implementation of a programme of work and in providing a stable, caring and supportive learning environment for the pupils. You will be part of a team that is experienced and supportive where you can really get to know the pupils and your colleagues whilst working with pupils in small groups. The role is very varied, with no one day being the same, whilst being extremely rewarding. The working hours are 8:45 am to 3:45 pm with half an hour for lunch Monday to Friday. The successful applicant will start as soon as possible once the appropriate references, school and safeguarding clearances have been completed.
This is an opportunity to join our passionate, enthusiastic and outstanding team! We are seeking a motivated, skilled and resilient person. You will have experience of and be confident in supporting young people with SEND, including those with complex needs. You will have a flexible approach, exemplary communication skills and be able to meet the challenging needs of our young people. Someone who enjoys a project is ideal. If the above describes you, we would love to hear from you!
The salary is based on Dorset Job Evaluation XS10.5s (Grade 4) or XS10.3s (Grade 6) depending on experience, Spinal Column Point 4 to 9. The salary quoted is the annual salary for the position, at the time of advert, based on the number of hours and weeks worked and includes appropriate paid annual leave and bank holiday entitlements. The salary will be paid in equal monthly instalments and will be adjusted at the start of employment and again if leaving part way through the school year to ensure the correct salary is received for the work completed in an academic year.
We have an excellent track record in developing staff with an extensive internal professional training schedule and we can offer you:
Ongoing CPD support including Dorset Therapeutic Thinking (TADSS) Wellbeing package linked to Schools UK and Dorset Council The opportunity to work within a school where all can thrive and staff are highly valued Further Information
Beaucroft School values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.
Beaucroft School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; this is a commitment which we expect all staff and volunteers to share. The successful candidate will be required to have a Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with the Governments safer recruitment guidelines.
This role is UK based and your Right to Work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.
About Us
Beaucroft is a Foundation Special School that caters for children and young people between the ages of four and nineteen who are experiencing learning difficulties, including complex needs, and those with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Our pupils' needs range vastly and we are dedicated to giving the very best education to the children that they deserve.
Beaucroft is a special place, where children feel valued and staff ensure that learning needs are met. In addition to the National Curriculum, it offers a personalised, innovative curriculum to meet particular learning needs, focused on practical, community-based learning, creating a friendly, caring environment where children positively thrive.
This is a fantastic time to join our wonderful Beaucroft team.
Closing date for applications: Friday 17th January 2025
Interviews to be held on: Monday 27th January 2025
If you have not been contacted by email by Friday 24th January 2025, you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
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