Specialist Teaching Assistant

jobs24.co.uk; Telford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Specialist Teaching Assistant to join a vibrant team in Telford. This role offers the chance to work closely with Reception and Lower KS1 children who have significant needs, fostering their growth and learning in a supportive environment. The school is committed to high-quality education and ongoing professional development, ensuring that every child is valued for their individuality and potential. Join a thriving, inclusive community that prioritizes well-being and creates a positive impact on students' lives. If you are passionate about education and making a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Salaries

Flexible Working Hours

Employee Discounts

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous Annual Leave Entitlement

Ongoing CPD Training

Support for Well-being and Mental Health

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and inspiring attitude towards teaching.
• Ability to create effective partnerships with parents and agencies.

Responsibilities

• Support children with significant needs in a Specialist Resource Base.
• Engage children in their learning and maintain effective partnerships.

Skills

Communication Skills

Team Player

Motivational Skills

Engagement with Children

Education

Relevant Teaching Qualifications

Job description

Required as soon as possible: Specialist Teaching Assistant, 35 hours per week (8.30am to 4.00pm), Term time only to include some PD days, Scale 2, spinal column point 3.

We are seeking a highly enthusiastic and inspiring Specialist Teaching Assistant to join a new class at our Specialist Resource Base, to work with Reception/Lower KS1 children with significant needs. This is an excellent opportunity to work as part of a provision that is committed to achievement for all its pupils and ongoing professional development for staff, and to make a real impact on pupils and their progress.

We are looking for candidates who:

1. have a happy, can-do attitude and can motivate children with confidence and passion
2. are committed to children enjoying and engaging in their learning
3. are a team player with excellent communication skills and will demonstrate excellent working relationships with colleagues across school
4. are committed to creating and maintaining effective partnerships with parents/carers, outside agencies and the community

We can offer:

1. A warm, welcoming and supportive environment
2. A provision dedicated to providing a high-quality education that meets the bespoke needs of all our learners
3. Children who love attending school and are valued for their individuality and potential
4. A thriving, inclusive school committed to driving up standards
5. Ongoing CPD training
6. A strong commitment to supporting well-being and positive mental health
7. A school that lives out its vision: "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart".

This school is committed to the safeguarding and well-being of all pupils. All successful candidates are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please see the safeguarding policies on our website.

Telford & Wrekin Council is an award-winning council, recognized as Local Authority of the Year 2022 at the Municipal Journal Awards, and the Association for Public Service Excellence Council of the Year in 2021.

At Team Telford, we work hard to protect, care, and invest to create a better borough, and our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Having the right people, with the right skills, in the right roles allows us to deliver the excellent services that residents and businesses in the borough expect from us. Our friendly and passionate teams are trusted by leaders and managers to deliver this ambition. We invest in and nurture our workforce and support our employees to develop and thrive. The better we are, the bigger difference we make to the people we serve.

In return, we also offer a great range of benefits including competitive salaries, flexible working hours and arrangements, employee discounts, salary sacrifice schemes, a local government pension scheme, and generous annual leave entitlement. At Telford & Wrekin Council, we know that having a diverse workforce is key to providing the best possible services to our community. We celebrate having a diverse and inclusive culture where people are able to be themselves at work, and everyone has a voice. We know we are stronger and better connected as a result. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, and where our data shows that specific groups are under-represented within our workforce, our adverts will actively encourage applications from these groups. We are also proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, committed to recruiting and retaining people with disabilities or other health conditions.