Teaching Assistants

Teaching Vacancies; Carisbrooke; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive alternative provision in Carisbrooke seeks a dedicated individual to support vulnerable children. The successful candidate will join a talented staff team focused on delivering excellent education. Responsibilities include providing a nurturing environment and adhering to safeguarding practices. Applicants must exhibit creativity, motivation, and a commitment to children's welfare. References and qualifications will be required. This role offers a chance to make a meaningful difference in students' lives.

Qualifications

• Ability to support and empower vulnerable children.
• Creative and motivated individual.
• High expectations for student achievement.

Responsibilities

• Provide a nurturing environment for students.
• Be part of a friendly and supportive staff team.
• Commit to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Lionheart School is an alternative provision that supports some of the most vulnerable young people on the island. An exciting opportunity now exists to join our highly inclusive school.

Lionheart School is a provision that supports some of the most vulnerable children on the Isle of Wight. We provide a stimulating, nurturing environment for a range of students who for a variety of reasons are unable to attend mainstream schools. This could be due to medical needs, being emotionally vulnerable or having behavioural difficulties.

The successful candidates will be a highly motivated, creative individual who has high expectations of all children and what they can achieve. If you want to make a difference to children’s lives, are enthusiastic and emotionally resilient then we want to hear from you. We can offer you a dedicated staff team and opportunities for excellent personal and career development.

What the school offers its staff

In return we offer:

• The opportunity to be part of a forward‑thinking school that supports and empowers some of the most vulnerable children on the Isle of Wight.
• Be part of a friendly, supportive and talented staff team, committed to providing an excellent education for every child.

Please note that you will be required to provide evidence of any qualifications declared on your application form.

Please also provide two references.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):

• Childcare disqualification
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
• Medical
• Online and social media
• Prohibition from teaching
• Right to work
• Satisfactory references
• Suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.