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SENAD Group; Northampton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness programme

Training & development

Free DBS

Free lunch

Supportive team

Job summary

Edgewood School in Northampton is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support learning for pupils aged 7 to 18 with a range of special needs. You will work alongside Teachers to promote a love of learning and provide high-quality learning opportunities, including day trips and inclusive activities.

If you are creative, organised and have experience supporting SEN, we would like to hear from you. Edgewood School offers a wellness programme, training, DBS and lunch on site, and a supportive

Qualifications

• Creative and organised with experience supporting SEN students.

Responsibilities

• Promote a love of learning and deliver high-quality learning opportunities.
• Support teachers to implement inclusive activities for pupils with SEN.
• Assist with day-to-day activities and ensure a safe, engaging classroom environment.

Skills

SEN experience

Creative

Organised

Job description

Edgewood School – Teaching Assistant Vacancies

Hours: 39 hours per week, term time only

8.15am to 4.15pm Mon- Thurs

8.15am – 3.15pm Fri

Contract: Permanent

About us

Edgewood School is a state-of-the-art independent specialist day and residential school for up to 26 children aged 7 to 18 with a range of complexity and need, including; Autism, moderate to severe learning difficulties, speech, language and communication difficulties, and associated challenging behaviour.

The school offers light, airy and flexible education spaces as well as quiet spaces and classroom break out rooms, alongside secure garden and play areas, making Edgewood a fantastic place to work, thrive and learn!

The Role

As our first cohort of students have settled in well and are off to a great start, we are now looking to expand our team further to enable us to welcome more young people to Edgewood School. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of something new, have a positive and lasting impact on the lives of our students and develop your education career.

If you join our vibrant and modern school your will take part in offering high quality learning opportunities, forward thinking approaches to learning and communication tools, and enjoyable education days trips.

What will we offer you?

Wellness programme

Training and development opportunities

Free DBS and paid training hours

Free lunch at our onsite school canteen

The opportunity to join our happy and supportive team

We are seeking passionate, energetic Teaching Assistants who can work alongside Teachers to promote a love of learning. If you are creative, organised and have previous experience of supporting others with SEN we would like to hear from you!

Edgewood School and the SENAD Group are committed to safeguarding those in our care – the successful candidate will be required to apply for an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to thorough background checks that include online searches. The Group is dedicated to equality of opportunity in all areas of work, education and care.

Edgewood School, Lingswood Park, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 8TA