Teaching Assistant Level 1

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Rugby; On-site; GBP 19,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is looking for a dedicated Level 1 Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team. This role involves working closely with students with special educational needs, providing both academic and personal support. You will play a crucial part in helping pupils achieve their full potential while contributing to a warm and inclusive school environment. If you are passionate about making a difference and have the skills to support diverse learners, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a nurturing setting.

Benefits

Access to Local Pension Government Scheme

Excellent training and development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Well-being app

Occupational Health Service

Family friendly policies

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• Qualified Teaching Assistants with recent SEN experience are preferred.
• Passion for enabling pupils with SEND to achieve their full potential is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist Class Teacher with preparation of learning materials and resources.
• Support pupils in personal, social, and emotional development.
• Provide personal care and communicate effectively with learners.

Skills

Experience with SEN

Patience

Empathy

Resilience

Communication Skills

Education

Relevant Teaching Qualification

Job description

Teaching Assistant Level 1
Scale/Range Grade E, SCP 5 - 6 Hours per week 32.50
Full Time Salary £24,790 - £25,183 Contract Type Permanent
Actual Salary £18,645.91-£18,941.51 Contract Basis Term Time Only – 39 weeks
Location Brooke School, Overslade Lane, Rugby, CV22 6DY
Start Date To be Confirmed

About us
Brooke School is a broad-spectrum special school catering for pupils aged 4 -19 years. We have a warm, mutually supportive and caring ethos with enthusiastic and skilled staff who are highly aspirational and committed to pupil welfare, progress and life-chances.

We are seeking to appoint qualified Teaching Assistants with recent SEN experience to join our hard-working and dedicated staff team at Brooke School. You would be working with learners on an individual basis and within small groups. Our Teaching Assistants contribute to the assessment, planning, recording, monitoring and reporting of learner’s progress. We are driven to provide our young people with access to a varied and enriched curriculum.

What we need
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic Level 1 Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and ambitious school. Experience of working with pupils with a range of complex needs is desirable and a passion for enabling pupils with SEND to achieve their full potential is essential.

The core purpose of your role will be:

1. Assist the Class Teacher in general classroom duties with the preparation of learning materials, displays and resources ensuring they are tailored to meet the diverse needs of the pupils.
2. Work as part of a team with the flexibility and adaptability to meet the diverse needs of students.
3. Show patience, empathy, and resilience in working with students who may have challenging behaviours or specific learning difficulties.
4. Contribute to the assessment of pupils by teachers through monitoring, recording and reporting.
5. Provide support to pupils in their personal, social and emotional development and engage them in their own learning.
6. Provide personal care for learners, including changing, toileting, showering, washing, dressing and undressing, care of clothes, personal hygiene where required. Communicate inter-actively, make drinks, feed, supervise learners at appropriate times throughout the day.

What we offer
• The opportunity to make a difference
• Enthusiastic, friendly and engaged pupils who are keen to learn
• A supportive community of families and external partners
• A friendly and inclusive working environment
• Talented, dedicated and hardworking colleagues and SLT team
• Comprehensive induction and probation support

Reward & Benefits
We offer:
• A competitive salary
• Access to the Local Pension Government Scheme
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Enhanced employee assistance programme (including GP helpline, financial & legal advice line and carer support for employee and household members)
• Well-being app & staff discounts
• Occupational Health Service
• Family friendly and Employee Health & Well-being policies

Key Dates
Closing Date: 9am Friday 14th February 2025
Shortlisting: Week commencing 17th February 2025
Interview Date: Wednesday 26th and Thursday 27th February 2025
For an informal chat or to arrange a visit, please contact a member of our HR Team on 01788 812324.

Further information
Application packs including Job Description, Person Specification, Guidance for Applicants and Application Form can be obtained from https://www.brookeschool.co.uk/job-vacancies/

Applications

Official application forms must be completed. CVs will not be accepted. Please see Guidance for Applicants for further details.

Applications must be sent by email to [e-mail] before the closing date detailed above.

We reserve the right to close the recruitment early if a large volume of suitable applications are received.

Safer Recruitment
Unity MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow robust safer recruitment processes, including online searches, during all recruitment. Please see application pack for further details. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children's Barring List Check. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from candidates of all ages, backgrounds and those with disabilities.