Teaching Assistants

Teaching Assistants London, England

Ealing Council
Full Time London, England 25443 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

Job description

(Permanent and Maternity absence posts available)

Required for September 2023

32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, Term time, plus training days

We are looking for enthusiastic, suitably qualified and experienced classroom support staff to join our school, who have a passion for education and commitment to working alongside the teachers to provide a high quality learning environment.


About the School

Castlebar School is an outstanding special school for primary aged children with severe and complex learning difficulties. We offer a warm and welcoming environment with a fantastic and supportive team and excellent opportunities for professional development.

The main purpose of the role:

    • Working alongside the teaching staff to support our young people in their learning
    • Support our young people to identify, meet and exceed their education targets
    • A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Essential requirements:

    • Commitment to the role and ethos of the school
    • Experience of working within an inclusive setting (3 years), including relevant knowledge and experience of young people within age range
    • Experience of managing a range of approaches, including managing behaviours that challenge, skills in differentiated learning and multisensory techniques
    • Good numeracy and literacy skills (GCSE English and Maths – minimum grade 4 or equivalent is essential, to be tested at interview)
    • NVQ qualification (level 2/3 or its equivalent)
    • Competent ICT skills
    • An optimistic, enthusiastic and motivated approach
    • Be able to work on your own as well as part of a team
    • Work collaboratively with other team members and professionals with good interpersonal skills.

In return, we can offer you:

    • A stable and committed staff team determined to give our students the best possible opportunities
    • Appropriate training and continuing professional development
    • A supportive SLT and positive professional relationships.

How to apply

Application forms and job descriptions can be downloaded from the school website using this link

Please ensure that you read the Job Description and Person Specification so that you can establish that you meet the requirements for these posts. All applicants will be required to complete an application form (CVs will not be accepted). You should use the personal statement section of the application to show clear evidence of how you meet the essential requirements stated in the person specification and your suitability for the post, including what you will bring to the role.

We are committed to safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). Further information can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/dbs-checking-service-guidance–2

Candidates who have lived or worked abroad may require an overseas police check and will be asked to provide a good conduct certificate

The school reserves the right to research shortlisted candidates on social media platforms and the internet, and the recruitment panel may take this information into consideration during the recruitment process

Closing date: Application forms to be submitted by Tuesday 6 June 2023 (midnight)

Interview dates: Thursday and Friday 15 and 16 June 2023

Hathaway Gardens Ealing London W13 0DH

Tel No : 02089983135

Teaching Assistants
Ealing Council

www.ealing.gov.uk
London, United Kingdom
Paul Najsarek
$100 to $500 million (USD)
1 to 50 Employees
Government
National Services & Agencies
1990
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