Art and Design & Technology Technician

St Dominic's School; Godalming; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized school in Surrey seeks a motivated individual to support teachers in the Art and Design & Technology Departments. The role involves assisting pupils with their learning, contributing to assessments, and preparing classroom materials. Required qualifications include GCSEs or equivalent in relevant subjects and experience working with children. This role is suitable for someone who can work collaboratively and has a calm and reassuring demeanor.

Benefits

Pathways for progression

Pension Scheme

Employee Wellbeing programs

Employee Discounts

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children is essential.
• Relevant training such as First Aid and Child Protection is advantageous.
• Must demonstrate a calm and reassuring manner.

Responsibilities

• Support the Teachers in the Art and Design & Technology Departments.
• Contribute with Assessment, Monitoring and Evaluation.
• Preparation of materials for classroom lessons.

Skills

Experience of working with children

Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team

Calm and reassuring approach

Confident and self-motivated

Education

GCSE or equivalent in Maths, English, Art and Design & Technology

Job description

Responsibilities

• Support the Teachers in the Art and Design & Technology Departments.
• Support Pupils.
• Contribute with Assessment, Monitoring and Evaluation.
• Administration and Management of Resources.
• Preparation of materials and equipment for classroom lessons.
• Maintain the equipment and services in good order.

We are looking for a highly motivated and creative individual who will support the Teachers in the Art and Design & Technology departments, support pupils and students and contribute with assessment, monitoring and evaluation. The successful candidate will be required to support all pupils and students in their planned work, both in small group situations and individually, clarifying and explaining instructions as required to enable them to complete the work to their full ability. GCSE or equivalent in Maths, English, Art and Design & Technology.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children.
• Other relevant training, eg: First Aid, Child Protection, Behaviour Management, Working with Children with ASC/SLCN, Team Teach.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• A calm, reassuring and responsive approach.
• Confident and self-motivated in exercising appropriate initiative.

About St Dominic's School

St Dominic's School is a highly regarded special school in Surrey, set within 56 acres of serene, wooded grounds offering plenty of space for recreational activities. The school caters to pupils and Sixth Form students aged 7 to 19, supporting a diverse range of academic abilities and complex needs.

Our school is proud to offer a comprehensive range of in-house therapeutic services, including Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Sensory Integration, all delivered by a team of qualified professionals. This extensive therapeutic support ensures that each student can access the curriculum at a level that suits their individual needs, helping them reach their full potential. Additionally, we provide purpose-built medical facilities with qualified nursing staff on site every day.

St Dominic's has earned recognition for its commitment to excellence, achieving Advanced Autism Accreditation, the prestigious Arts Council 'Artsmark' Silver Award, and the prestigious Primary Science Quality Mark (PSQM) which celebrates our commitment to excellence in primary science.

OHCAT is an exciting, forward-thinking organisation, and we offer many benefits to attract and keep our staff, contributing towards maintaining and improving wellbeing, and encouraging our required behaviours, achievements, values, and skills. Below is just a selection of the benefits available to our employees:

Benefits

• Pathways for progression within the trust, ensuring you can grow and thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment.
• Pension Scheme – you will be enrolled in the Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS), offering life cover and financial protection for your family.
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes (Cycle Scheme and Home Electronics Scheme).
• Employee Wellbeing – We support employee wellbeing with access to counselling, mental health support, generous leave, flexible working, and enhanced parental leave including Employee Assistance Programme, MyGym Discounts, Corporate Eyecare Scheme.
• Employee Discounts (Blue Light Card, Costco Membership, Discounts for Teachers, and more).
• Other (Season Ticket Loan and Employee Referral Scheme).

Find out what makes OHCAT a truly rewarding place to work – visit our 'Work for Us' page to hear from our Chief Executive Officer, John Prior, and watch inspiring messages from students and parents about the difference our staff make every day. Our Trust St Dominic's School is part of Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust. We are a family of specialist education providers from pre-school through to further education across London, Surrey, Sussex and Berkshire and fully represent all designations of special education needs and disabilities (SEND). To find out more about us, and what makes us a special place to work please visit our website. We are committed to promoting and advancing equality of opportunity by attracting and retaining the most diverse range of students, staff and partners. Working together to transform lives is what we do and across the whole organisation we have a range of experts and practitioners who advocate for children and young people with SEND to ensure they receive the best possible opportunities to achieve their full potential. As a large specialist education provider, we employ over 1500 people across our schools, college and central support team. There is a wide range of job roles available, ranging from teaching and therapy to business support roles and significant career progression opportunities. It is an exciting time to be part of OHCAT and we are keen to recruit talented people who can play a key role in realising our mission and who want to make a difference. In return, we offer training and development, competitive pay and benefits in a positive and inclusive working environment. If you wish to discuss this opportunity before or after submitting an application form, please get in touch with the School directly. Visits to the School in advance of applications are encouraged. Your application form will be scored according to each of the requirements laid out in the person specification for this role. Please demonstrate in your statement how your experience, skills and knowledge match the criteria that are required for the role.