Teaching Assistant Level 1 NEW Springwood Primary (Barton Road) Posted today Salford £18,727 - [...]

Salford NHS Clinical Commissioning Group; Swinton, Salford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking dedicated Level 1 Teaching Assistants to join its vibrant team. This role offers the chance to support primary age children with complex needs, ensuring that every pupil is included and encouraged to thrive. Ideal candidates will have experience in educational settings and a passion for professional development. Join a supportive environment that values diversity and commitment to safeguarding, where your contributions will positively impact the lives of young learners. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking institution focused on creating the best learning experiences.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to support primary age children with complex needs.
• Experience working with young people in educational settings.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with special educational needs to achieve their potential.
• Work as part of a team to create an inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Supporting children with complex needs

Teamwork

Communication skills

Professional development

Experience with challenging behavior

Job description

At Springwood Primary School we are constantly striving to create the best learning opportunities for every pupil. We aim to provide a specialist, high quality, relevant and balanced education for pupils with SEND aged 5 -11.

We are seeking to appoint a number Level 1 Teaching Assistants to join our ever expanding team on permanent and fixed term positions.

Springwood is a large primary age Special School (340 pupils aged 5 11) based over three sites, which caters for pupils with moderate, severe and complex needs. Springwood Primary School is part of The Link Education Trust.

We have an exciting opportunity to join a large and lively school and be part of its future developments.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate how they meet the following essential criteria:

Are you interested in supporting primary age children with complex needs to achieve their potential?
Will you ensure that all our pupils are included and supported to develop whatever their special educational needs or behaviour challenges?
Can you work as part of a team to provide an appropriate learning environment for our pupils?
Do you want to learn new skills and participate in your own professional development?
Previous experience of working with young people of school age who may present with challenging behaviour and complex needs, preferably within an educational setting.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited, into school, to undertake a class based task, an ICT task and a panel interview.

It is important when completing your application that you demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the Person Specification document.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a fully enhanced DBS check.

If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants

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Barton Road, Swinton, Salford, M27 5LP, United Kingdom