Teaching Assistant at Oak Tree School

Maiden Erlegh Trust

Winnersh

On-site

GBP 28,000 - 40,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

ME days

CPD available

Free flu vaccinations

Free eye tests

Job summary

Oak Tree School, part of Maiden Erlegh Trust, in Winnersh (Reading), opened in September 2023 to educate 150 learners from Year 1 to Year 13 with EHCPs for Autism and associated needs. The role offers a chance to contribute to a rich curriculum and targeted therapeutic programmes led by specialist staff.

The Trust partners with local councils and communities to provide inclusive education. Applicants should value safeguarding and equality, with DBS checks and references as part of recruitment.

Qualifications

Hardworking and committed to supporting children with additional needs.

Responsibilities

Inspire, motivate and encourage children with additional needs to reach their full potential.
Support the holistic learning approach and contribute to specialist programmes.
Collaborate with staff to deliver targeted personal development and therapies.

Skills

Hardworking

Commitment

Inspire students

Job description

About This Role

The successful candidates will be hard working and committed, with the ability to inspire, motivate and encourage children with additional needs to reach their full potential. At Oak Tree School we support the whole child, taking a holistic approach to learning.

Newly opened in September 2023, Oak Tree School, based in Winnersh, Reading, is an exciting collaborative project which will provide a safe and happy learning environment for 150 learners from Year 1 to Year 13, with an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) for Autism Spectrum Conditions and associated complex needs, including Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN).

These children and young people have boundless potential so, at the heart of Oak Tree School’s provision, will be a rich and stimulating curriculum, specialist personal development education and targeted therapeutic programmes delivered by talented and specialist staff.

The impetus for this project has been a partnership between Brighter Futures for Children, Reading Borough Council and Wokingham Borough Council as part of their commitment to providing additional special school places for local children close to their own communities.

Community, inclusion and respect are key Maiden Erlegh Trust values, and they underpin our vision for Oak Tree School. As the project progresses, we will continue to work with our partners and listen to parents and children to realise our vision. Only in this way can we meet the needs of every child and help each one to reach their potential. Linked to our community values, the school will also offer a range of outreach programmes to support SEND pupils in mainstream schools.

We have developed a trust wide Special & AP Hub, providing opportunities to connect with staffmembers in our specialist settings, where we collaborate, learn and innovate together. The mission is to enhance the quality of education and support we provide to students with diverse needs. We encourage open communication, empathy, and respect, at all levels, as we believe that a supportive and inclusive atmosphere is essential for growth and development.

About The Trust

Maiden Erlegh Trust is committed to developing a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative community of highly effective schools that deliver excellent education opportunities for the children and young people of the communities we serve. Through our work we will ensure that our children are equipped with the knowledge, skills and behaviours to deal with the demands of an ever-changing world. The Trust currently comprises eight schools in the local area, with a variety of settings including primary, secondary, special and a PRU. As a Trust, we encourage professional development at all levels through the use of cross Trust networks to share best practice and ideas. We also actively encourage the promotion of staff to different roles within the Trust and to different settings in line with their career aspirations.

Benefits

Further information about some of the staff benefits that Maiden Erlegh Trust offers its employees, can be found on our website HERE.

We operate a system of ‘ME days’ allowing staff to request an additional day off per year to attend special events such as children’s sports days and graduations, family and friends' weddings.
CPD is available for all staff at all levels.
Free flu vaccinations are offered to all staff.
Free eye tests are provided for eligible staff.

We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Safeguarding Statement

Maiden Erlegh Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Maiden Erlegh Trust ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.