Teaching Assistant United Kingdom
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St Thomas’s Centre
Hawthorne Street
Blackburn
BB1 9TH
Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Grade/Salary: E (.9 - .15) £24,391 - £27,132 Actual £19,593 - £21,686
Contract Type: Permanent
Contract Terms: 30 hours per week – Term Time Only
Closing Date: 12.30pm 30th June 2023
Required From: 1st September 2023
TO APPLY FOR THIS VACANCY PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, conscientious and self-motivated teaching assistant to work within St Thomas’s Centre. All our pupils have additional needs, and we are looking for staff who can build an excellent friendly rapport with young people and who has compassion for the vulnerable in society.
Our small classes are taught in teaching teams, so you would work with other adults to engage the children in the learning experiences. You would support the class teacher and the students in small groups. On some occasions, you will support a student on a one to one basis. We are looking for staff who are committed to making a difference to the lives of our pupils.
St Thomas’s Centre is a unique school: situated on two sites and in the community, it caters for students aged 4-16 years old with special educational needs, social, emotional and mental health difficulties and young people with serious medical issues. Many of our students have struggled to thrive in a mainstream setting.
We are an equal opportunities employer with a staff body who reflect the diversity and heritage of our community.
The successful candidate will:
- be passionate creating opportunities for vulnerable learners
- be able to work well under pressure
- have a “can do” approach.
- have a flexible attitude to working
- be energetic and adaptable
Applicants are warmly invited to visit the Centre in person.
Should you wish to have an informal discussion regarding the post please contact Mrs Amanda Leaver, Business manager on 01254 958401
To apply complete the attached application form together with your supporting letter (no more than two A4 sides)
Completed applications should then be returned to the school or
Mrs Amanda Leaver, Business Manager:
[email protected] by 12:30pm on the closing date
Closing date: 30th June 2023
For a start date 1st September 2023
St Thomas’s Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to strong references and enhanced DBS checks.
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