Teaching Assistants Level 2 - Secondary KS3/4

Job detailsJob roleTeaching assistantVisa sponsorshipVisas cannot be sponsoredWorking patternPart time, full timeContract typePermanentFull-time equivalent salary£23,114.00 Annually (FTE)£19,036 (actual salary based on 35 hours per week - working term time plus 5 training days), NJC Level 2A Scale, Point 4 increasing to Point 5 following probationary periodTeaching Assistants Level 2 - Secondary KS3/4 job summarySecondary (KS3/4) Teaching Assistants Level 2Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people? Our dynamic special needs school is looking for Teaching Assistants to inspire, support and nurture our incredible pupils in the secondary department (Year 7-11). In our 2023 staff survey, 100% of staff said that they enjoy working at Ivel Valley. So if you are looking for a new, rewarding job, come and join us! Qualities we seek:Compassionate and patient natureStrong communication and interpersonal skillsEmpathy and understanding towards diverse needsEagerness to learn and grow in an inclusive educational settingDedication to fostering a positive and nurturing learning environmentIvel Valley is a special needs school and college in Biggleswade, providing education for pupils aged 3-19 with a range of special educational needs and disabilities. Our school site on Hitchmead Road supports pupils from Early Years to Key Stage 4 with the majority of students continuing on to post-16 education at our College site at The Baulk, Biggleswade.The posts are permanent working 35 hours weekly from 8.30am to 4.00pm during term time only. Part-time requests will be considered for a reduced number of days, however the working hours are fixed. You will be provided with a full induction programme to give you the training you need to succeed. You are not required to have any specific Teaching Assistant qualification or school-based experience, just a great attitude! In addition to working with our fabulous team of professionals and amazing pupils we also offer the following:FREE UniformSpecialist Training On site parkingAccess to FREE Employee Assistance Programme offering Mental Health & Wellbeing SupportCycle to Work Scheme, Techscheme, Shopping SchemeFREE Tea & CoffeePlease visit our website https://www.ivelvalley.beds.sch.uk/ for more information about our school and college. Full details of the role are included in the attached person specification and job description. If you would like to come and see our school in action, please get in touch.If you would like to find out more about the role please contact our HR Manager - [email protected] Valley School & College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This appointment will be subject to enhanced DBS disclosure, medical clearance proof of the right to work in the UK and satisfactory references. Following the acceptance of your interview, an online check will be carried out as detailed in the latest Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines.Ivel Valley School and College is a disability confident committed employer and we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible, communicating and promoting vacancies offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job and anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required.Commitment to safeguardingOur 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 disqualificationDisclosure and Barring Service (DBS)medicalonline and social mediaprohibition from teachingright to worksatisfactory referencessuitability to work with childrenYou must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.Applying for the jobThis school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.CVs are not accepted.Visas cannot be sponsored.