Teaching Assistant

The Eresby School, Spilsby; East Lindsey; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working patterns

Cycle to Work Scheme

Health & Wellbeing Programme

Awards and Recognition Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

The Eresby School in Spilsby is seeking staff to join our dedicated team supporting children with special educational needs. The role involves assisting with activities, preparing classrooms, and helping with day-to-day care and learning, within a supportive, inclusive environment.

Term-time, permanent role with opportunities for personal development and access to a Local Government Pension Scheme. Flexible working patterns and wellbeing benefits are also offered.

Qualifications

• A passion for working with children and supporting their education and development.
• Ability to work effectively within a teaching team and follow guidance from teachers.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Ability to promote inclusion and adapt activities for diverse needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and preparation of activities and delivery of local/national initiatives (e.g. literacy and numeracy).
• Participate in classroom preparation and maintain an engaging learning environment.
• Monitor children’s needs and report to a designated person.
• Familiarity with statements of special educational needs specific to the child.
• Promote development across physical, emotional, educational and social aspects.
• Foster growth, self-esteem and independence; observe and record development.
• Carry out daily personal care/hygiene duties and administer basic first aid.
• Assist with the movement of children around the school.
• Work under supervision to support teaching and learning activities.
• Provide general support to the class teacher in organization and management of pupils and the classroom.
• Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive learning environment.
• Promote inclusion and ensure equal access to learning opportunities.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people in the school.
• Demonstrate excellent classroom practice and be an active team player.

Skills

Passion for working with children

Team player

Initiative

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

Eresby Special School is a specialist Academy, for pupils aged 2 to 19 years with a diverse range of highly complex Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). We are situated in Spilsby in Lincolnshire and are fortunate to access to a wide range of services and providers in our local community, with whom we are proud to work alongside.

About the role

You would join our outstanding, talented and professional team, working alongside our amazing facilities which includes a therapy suite, sensory studio, life skills facility, hydrotherapy pool, independent living facilities, cycle track, sensory garden, horticultural area, workshop, extensive external spaces and many other areas.

Hours of up to 30 per week are available but fixed daily hours of work will be 9am to 3.30pm (6 hours per day plus 30 min unpaid break). Flexibility on days worked will be discussed at interview.

Term time only - permanent role.

About our Academy

Eresby Special School maintains a caring and happy atmosphere where pupils can feel safe and are encouraged to achieve their personal best - enabling them to leave school as confident, happy and independent as possible.

Our values of kindness, respect and friendship underpin behavioural expectations and create an environment where everyone is aligned, equipping students with a moral compass that guides them through their lives.

Our key drivers underpin the learning and experiences of our students’ personalised learning journey and the curriculum delivery. They reflect the needs and outcomes of our students to facilitate their best possible future.

Salary & Benefits

NJC4 - £26,016pa FTE (£18,528pa pro rata actual salary - based on 30 hours per week, 39 weeks a year)

• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
• Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• Awards and Recognition Scheme
• Flexible working patterns
• Benefits Platform : Health & Wellbeing Programme : Cycle to Work Scheme

Who we are looking for

You will have a passion for working with children and enjoy working within a team to support the class teachers in providing a high-quality education for our children.

You will:

• Assist with the planning and preparation of activities, and in the delivery of local and national initiatives e.g. literacy and numeracy strategy
• Participate in the preparation of the classroom
• Monitor children’s needs and reporting these to a designated person.
• Have familiarity with all relevant statements of special educational needs specific to the child.
• Promote development and learning (physical, emotional, educational and social).
• Foster growth, self-esteem and independence, observe and record development
• Carry out reasonable daily personal care/hygiene duties and administer basic first aid
• Assist with the movement of children in and around the school
• To work under the specific supervision, instruction and guidance of the class teacher to support the teaching and learning activities in the classroom.
• To provide general support to the class teacher in the organisation and management of pupils and the classroom.
• To assist the teacher in creating and maintaining a purposeful, orderly and supportive learning environment.
• To promote the inclusion of all pupils, ensuring they have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
• To be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school.
• Have excellent classroom practice
• To get involved in whole school life
• To be an active team player who shows initiative and works well as part of a team
• To have a commitment to safeguard children in our care

The David Ross Education Trust's

mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.

We are a network of unique and diverse academies across the country, committed to delivering a world-class, knowledge-rich education that empowers pupils to reach their fullest potential. Spanning North Yorkshire, the East Riding of Yorkshire, North-East Lincolnshire, the East Midlands and London, our network of 36 academies serves over 14,600 pupils and employs 2,300 dedicated staff.

Our family of schools includes 24 primaries, 10 secondaries, an all-through school in London's Olympic Park, and a special school in Lincolnshire supporting pupils aged 2-19 with a broad range of special educational needs. As one of only 11 system leaders nationwide, we are recognised for our unwavering commitment to educational excellence, our innovative curriculum, and ability to drive sustained school improvement at scale. At the heart of our Mission is a deep belief in the transformative power of education. We are committed to ensuring that every child - regardless of their background - has access to an exceptional academic experience enriched by extensive co-curricular opportunities. From small rural primaries to large urban secondaries, our academies benefit from the strength of a collaborative, values-driven community, in which expertise is shared, best practices are embedded, and each school retains its distinctive character.

We broaden the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities.

We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.

The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.

All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.