Welburn Hall - General Teaching Assistant
Grade: E
Contract Type: Permanent - Term time only, plus 1 week.
Working Pattern: Mon – Fri, 35 hours per week
Salary: £19,593.16 per annum
Closing Date for applications: 11:59pm Sunday 13th October 2024
Interviews: Friday 18th October 2024
Start Date: As soon as possible
Are you looking for a role where you can inspire and support children with special needs?
About us
We are a nurturing school and need to expand our team of teaching assistants. Set in over 20 acres of stunning countryside, Welburn Hall School is situated in the market town of Kirkbymoorside; nestled on the edge of the North York Moors National Park. With dedicated staff, fantastic facilities and beautiful buildings, we create a calm and inspiring place to learn, live and work.
A North Yorkshire Council maintained special school, we have a strong reputation for excellence; offering a dynamic, innovative and unique learning journey for pupils aged 8 to 19 years, with a wide range of physical disabilities or learning difficulties. Welburn Hall also boasts a vibrant and successful 6th Form College, catering for young people between the ages of 16 and 19.
Our aim is to ensure all pupils and students have the opportunities they need to reach their full potential for academic achievement, independence and personal development. We pride ourselves in being a warm and friendly school; our staff are our greatest resource and are highly valued for the contribution and difference they make to the lives of our pupils. Our ethos and core values of respect, perseverance and excellence support this model and are lived out in the daily work of the school.
National Autistic Society
We are now accredited by the National Autistic Society.
The National Autistic Society has a vision that is a society that works for autistic people. Their mission is to transform lives by providing support, information and practical advice. The Autism Accreditation Programme is the UK’s only autism-specific quality assurance programme of support and development for all those providing services to autistic people.
We are proud to be accredited, proving our commitment to understanding autism, setting the standard for autism practice and offering excellent support to our pupils.
Our Opportunity
You will be working closely with the class teacher to support the delivery of lessons, adjusting activities according to the pupil needs and responses. You will act a second pair of ears and eyes for the teacher, observing pupil’s performance and behaviour, drawing any issues to the teacher's attention. As well as interacting with pupils you will also support the teaching team by preparing classroom materials ready for fun-filled lessons.
You will have the enthusiasm and resilience to work with children and young people who have a wide variety of needs including:
- Autistic spectrum disorder
- Moderate and severe learning difficulties
- Speech, language and communication
Skills & Qualifications
- An awareness of child/young person’s development and learning
- An awareness of the needs of children and young people with learning, sensory and physical difficulties
- Experience of working with children and young people
- NVQ level 2 qualification in supporting teaching and learning or equivalent or achievement within a reasonable timescale.
We can offer you:
- A happy and friendly special school, fostering an inclusive and nurturing environment in which to inspire and motivate our children
- Significant levels of support from a staff team who is experienced, committed and passionate about our school
- An opportunity to see the potential that exists here, with clear support given and an opportunity to make a difference that is life changing and rewarding
- Children and young people who will make you proud to be their General Teaching Assistant
Queries
Please contact Chloe Bullen on 01609 536 964 or via chloe.bullen@northyorks.gov.uk
Chloe has been engaged to support us with recruiting to this exciting opportunity.
Application Process
Please apply via NYC Jobs
An email will be sent to shortlisted candidates with details of the interview process / shortlisting outcome.
We do not accept CV’s
Please contact us if your need to apply in a different format.
When applying please take into account the following:
Supporting Information
The supporting information section of your application should clearly evidence your ability to meet the requirements we have outlined in the person specification (see job description). This will be used to shortlist applicants for this role and therefore it is imperative that you provide evidence as requested.
References
When completing your application, please provide two employment referees. Generally, this is your current and most recent employer. Please note your referee should ideally be a previous line manager or someone in a position of authority.
We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We have a robust child protection policy and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment at the school. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Please note this post is in regulated activity and exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS criminal records and barred list check for work with children. An online search may be undertaken as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
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Welburn Hall - General Teaching Assistant
Location: Welburn Hall School
Town: Kirkbymoorside
Posted: 30/09/2024
Closing date: 13/10/2024
Closing time: 23:59