Teaching Assistant Level 1 NEW Springwood Primary (Summerville Road) Posted yesterday Salford £[...]

Salford NHS Clinical Commissioning Group; Salford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is looking for passionate Level 1 Teaching Assistants to join their dynamic team. This role involves supporting primary age children with complex needs, ensuring they achieve their potential in a nurturing and inclusive environment. The school is dedicated to providing high-quality education and offers opportunities for professional development. Join a vibrant community committed to making a difference in the lives of young learners and be part of an exciting journey in shaping their future.

Qualifications

• Experience working with school-age children with complex needs.
• Ability to support children in their learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Support primary age children with special educational needs.
• Work as part of a team to create an inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Supporting children with complex needs

Teamwork

Professional development

Experience with challenging behaviour

Education

Relevant educational qualifications

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 of 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:

1. Are you interested in supporting primary age children with complex needs to achieve their potential?
2. Will you ensure that all our pupils are included and supported to develop whatever their special educational needs or behaviour challenges?
3. Can you work as part of a team to provide an appropriate learning environment for our pupils?
4. Do you want to learn new skills and participate in your own professional development?
5. 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 on how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character.

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