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Due to career progression within the Learning Support Team, we are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant from September or sooner if available.

Allestree Woodlands School is a popular and successful 11-18 school, providing high quality education for 1370 students (200+ in the sixth form). The school is situated on the northern edge of the city of Derby in a very pleasant setting overlooking the Kedleston Hall National Trust estate. We work as a great team together and are committed to the continuing professional development of all colleagues.

The successful candidate will join our committed and collaborative Enhanced Learning Team in supporting SEND students across a variety of curriculum areas. The school takes pride in being inclusive as recognised by Ofsted in our most recent inspection. Our team is led by an Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion who is our SENCo, and two Deputy SENCos, one of whom leads on the ERF provision for deaf students.

The faculty assists students with a range of educational needs throughout school. We aim to meet the needs of students with general learning difficulties, autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, deafness, visual impairment and social, emotional and mental health needs.

This post requires a person who understands the needs of SEND students within a secondary school setting. The ability to establish good working relationships with the students and staff is essential. Previous experience of working with SEND students is highly desirable.

The successful applicant will be well supported and have opportunities for continued professional development; we are looking for an individual with potential who is open to learning.

Allestree Woodlands School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and an enhanced DBS check will be requested for the successful candidate.