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Shaw Education Trust; Long Eaton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Long Eaton is looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support students with Special Educational Needs. The ideal candidate will have experience working with diverse learners and a passion for shaping successful futures. This fixed-term role offers a salary between £23,755 and £26,170, alongside a generous benefits package including a Local Government Pension Scheme and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Access to Medicash Health & Wellbeing

Discounts through DiscountForTeachers

Free Eye Tests

Cycle to work scheme

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with a range of Special Educational Needs.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students based on their needs.
• Willingness to contribute to the development of all students.

Responsibilities

• Support learning in the classroom for SEND students.
• Contribute to other areas of school life.
• Assist in personal development activities.

Skills

Experience of supporting students with Special Educational Needs

Ability to tailor communication

Passion for empowering students

Job description

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant who shares our values and has the dedication and skills to support learning in the classroom as well as to contribute to other areas of school life for our young people with SEND. If you are passionate about supporting and empowering students with SEND, we would love to hear from you! St Martins School and Horizons 6th Form is an 11-19 Special School in Derby, with a mixed student profile of children and young people with a range of learning difficulties and additional complex needs; including Autism, Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder, Social Emotional and Mental Health, as well as other Learning Disabilities and Difficulties. St Martins shares a site with Noel-Baker Academy in Alvaston, whilst Horizons 6th Form is based in Derby city centre. Our Supported Internship programme for Year 14 students is based at the Royal Derby Hospital. We received our fourth consecutive "Outstanding" OFSTED in October 2024 and we continue to aspire to the highest standards for students and our staff team. At St Martins, our aim is to Shape Successful Futures for our students throughout their time in school – whether in the classroom or the playground, and we believe that all time spent in school is a valuable opportunity for personal development. We believe in developing our staff team to help them reach their potential, with opportunities for further development and progression available to all.

Qualifications

• Have experience of supporting students with a range of Special Educational Needs
• Be able to tailor communication to meet the needs of students
• Want to work towards Shaping Successful Futures for all students

Hours of work are: Monday and Thursday – 8:15am–4:00pm, Tuesday and Wednesday – 8:15am–4:45pm, Friday – 8:15am–2:45pm.

We encourage visits to the school prior to application. To arrange a visit, or if you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Victoria Theobald (details can be found on advert attachment below).

Benefits and Salary

• An excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (Support Staff) / Teachers Pension (Teaching Staff)
• Support Staff only based on working full time, all year – Generous holiday entitlement from your first day of employment (37 days holiday rising to 39 days after 5 years' service including Bank Holidays)
• Access to Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan: Enjoy health services designed to support your well-being.
• Free DiscountForTeachers Scheme for all staff (Support and Teaching), Exclusive discounts to save money with a wide selection of discounts and exclusive offers from hundreds of the biggest brands.
• Free Eye Tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to our Institute of Education and fantastic opportunities to help you grow, contribute and flourish in your role and in the Trust.
• Experienced leadership and subject-specific support.
• Guidance from former HMIs and serving Ofsted Inspectors within the Trust.
• Access to the Trust's Institute of Education and SCITT.
• Opportunities to work with different schools within the Trust as a Professional Advocate.
• Participating in peer reviews.
• Access to a suite of online courses.
• Placement projects within our family of schools.

Actual Salary: £23,755–£26,170

Working hours: 37 hours per week, 38 term time weeks + 5 INSET Days (39 weeks total)

Contract type: Fixed Term for One Year