Teaching Assistant Level 2 SAN

Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme 18.5%

Professional development opportunities

Employee wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust invites applications for a full-time position (35 hours per week, term time only across 39 weeks) to support pupils with high needs within our Catholic ethos schools. You will work under the supervision of teachers, provide targeted support, assist with therapy programmes and ILPs, and help maintain a safe classroom and outdoor environment.

We value enthusiasm, teamwork and adaptability, and offer continuing professional development, a generous LGPS pension,

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children with high needs and EHCPs.
• Strong commitment to Catholic ethos of the school.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for students who require help to overcome barriers to learning.
• Provide specialist support in a specific area of the curriculum.
• Work with groups of students under supervision of the teacher including delivery of therapy programmes and ILPs.
• Assist the teacher to ensure a safe classroom and outdoor environment.
• Supervise groups and occasionally whole classes as required.

Skills

SEND experience

Team player

Motivation

Adaptability

Job description

The position will be full-time for 35 hours per week on a term time only basis over 39 weeks a year (to include Inset days). We particularly welcome applications from candidates who have experience of working with children with high needs, EHCPs and a variety of SEND needs. The main duties of the role:

• To provide support for students who require help to overcome barriers to learning.
• Provide specialist support in a specific area of the curriculum
• Work with groups of students under the supervision of the teacher including the delivery of therapy programmes of work and the implementation of ILPs
• Assist the teacher to ensure a safe classroom and outdoor environment
• Supervise groups and occasionally whole classes for a session / lesson in the classroom or outside the main teaching area as required, Applicants are advised that schools and colleges designated with a religious character in England and Wales are permitted by law to require certain posts to be filled by practising Catholics or individuals who hold a Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies. Where it is not a requirement of the role to be a practising Catholic, applications are invited from individuals committed to supporting the Catholic ethos of the school.
  Have strong moral and ethical principles and values
• Be able to adapt and respond appropriately to challenging situations
• Be someone who is enthusiastic and motivated to challenge, inspire and motivate our students.
• Be open to new ideas, committed to working as part of a team and of course have a good sense of humour.
  Please note that whilst the successful candidate will be appointed to a particular school within the Trust, the Trust reserves the right to deploy staff at any of its schools depending on need, where agreement is reached with all parties.
• An opportunity to work within a welcoming and enthusiastic environment with wonderful children, supportive staff, governors and parents
• Close links and group support from other schools in this forward thinking Catholic multi-academy trust in this exciting time in our development
• An opportunity to be part of a team of dedicated, talented and hardworking individuals
• Entry into the Local Government Pension Scheme which is one of the most competitive on the market, with employer contributions of 18.5%
• A true commitment to Continuing Professional Development with access to a library of on-line training courses and fully accredited qualifications and opportunities to access other relevant paid training.
• A range of employee benefits which support your well-being that includes:
• A confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is extended to members of your family
• A Health Cash Plan which is paid for by the Trust and gives access to a range of benefits which include covering the costs towards optical, dental, alternative therapy treatments, health screening and discounted gym memberships and a large range of retail discounts. Some benefits are also available to family members
• Flu vaccination clinics
• Eyecare Vouchers