Teaching Assistant (Secondary)

Due to the ongoing expansion of the School, we are seeking to appoint two Teaching Assistants to join our SEND team (Secondary). Robert Clack School is split across three sites and is soon to become one of the largest schools in the UK.

Working as part of a team with teachers and the SEND department, the successful applicants will provide classroom support for pupils with Educational Health Care Plans (EHCPs) and to those with social, emotional and mental health challenges (SEMH). They will be required to assist pupils who have barriers to learning using school-based intervention strategies and resources, and help them develop their literacy, numeracy, speech and language skills. In addition, they will encourage pupils to have positive interactions with their peers and staff, whilst becoming independent learners.

The successful candidates will be required to have the following skills and experience:

· Relevant experience of working with children with SEND;

· Good levels of literacy and numeracy (minimum grade C/4 at GCSE English and Mathematics, or equivalent);

· Good standard of verbal and written communication skills when dealing with pupils, parents, colleagues and visitors;

· Good behaviour management skills;

· Flexibility, patience and a calm demeanour;

· Able to work effectively and professionally as part of a team;

· Able to follow instructions and adhere to all school policies;

· An appreciation and understanding of a school at the heart of the community.

Specifics about contract:

Please note this job role is for 28 hours per week, term time only. The contracted hours are from 8.45am to 3.05pm on a Monday to Friday.

HOW TO APPLY:

To view more information about Robert Clack School, please take a look at the school website. If you would like to apply for one of these posts, please refer to the job description, person specification and download the application form through our school website. Please submit your completed application form to: cziregbe@robertclack.co.uk

CVs ONLY WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. They will only be accepted if accompanied by a completed application form.

Please note that previous applicants need not apply.

Robert Clack School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful applicants must be willing to undergo identity checks, checks with past employers and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Working as part of a team with teachers and the SEND department, the successful applicants will provide classroom support for pupils with Educational Health Care Plans (EHCPs) and to those with social, emotional and mental health challenges (SEMH). They will be required to assist pupils who have barriers to learning using school-based intervention strategies and resources, and help them develop their literacy, numeracy, speech and language skills. In addition, they will encourage pupils to have positive interactions with their peers and staff, whilst becoming independent learners.

The successful candidates will be required to have the following skills and experience:

· Relevant experience of working with children with SEND;

· Good levels of literacy and numeracy (minimum grade C/4 at GCSE English and Mathematics, or equivalent);

· Good standard of verbal and written communication skills when dealing with pupils, parents, colleagues and visitors;

· Good behaviour management skills;

· Flexibility, patience and a calm demeanour;

· Able to work effectively and professionally as part of a team;

· Able to follow instructions and adhere to all school policies;

· An appreciation and understanding of a school at the heart of the community.

Due to the ongoing expansion of the School, we are seeking to appoint two Teaching Assistants to join our SEND team (Secondary). Robert Clack School is split across three sites and is soon to become one of the largest schools in the UK.

Please note this job role is for 28 hours per week, term time only. The contracted hours are from 8.45am to 3.05pm on a Monday to Friday.