Teaching/Care Assistant

Job detailsJob roleOther support rolesVisa sponsorshipVisas cannot be sponsoredWorking patternPart time: 15 hours - temporary role until 31/12/2024Contract typeFixed term - 31/12/2024Pay scaleNJCWhat skills and experience we're looking forKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCEEssential:A good standard of written and numeracy skills (A/I/C)Experience of supporting a child with additional needs (A/I/R)Ability to support the medical and personal care needs of a child (A/I/R)Understanding of relevant policies/codes of practice (A/I)Understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these (A/I)Good communication skills both oral and written (A/I/R)• Ability to build trust with a pupil and their parents/carers (A/I/R)Experience of supporting and facilitating pupils learning and progress (A/I/R)Ability to use basic technology to support the role (A/I)Ability to build positive relationships with all stakeholders (A/I)Ability to work constructively as part of a team (A/I/R)Desirable:Completion of DfES Teacher Assistant Induction Programme or equivalent (A/C)NVQ Level 2 or appropriate level of experience of operating in the classroom (A/I/C)Training in the relevant health care competencies (A/I/C)Training to support SEN pupils (A/I/C)Ability to use a hoist (A/I/R)Working with or caring for children of relevant age (A/I)Emergency First Aid or First aid at work qualification (C)Previous experience of working with young people preferably in a school setting (A/I) Key: C - Certificate; A - Application Form; I - Interview; R - ReferenceWhat the school offers its staffAs a Teaching / Care Assistant, you will provide one to one personal support for pupils with additional needs. You will provide special educational and/or medical support to ensure their successful engagement with and access to learning. You will need to maintain professional records and appropriate notes in relation to the individual pupil.Why join us?Staff across the trust are talented and enthusiastic, and all contribute to the trust's success story.This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a high-performing multi academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants.As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits that focus on yourFinancial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing. Here are just a few examples in each area...Financial Wellbeing:Membership to either theTeachers' Pension Schemeorthe Local Government Pension SchemeTechnology scheme and Vehicle Leasing Scheme*Access to anextensivediscounts platformPhysical Wellbeing:24/7 access to an online GPor Advanced Nurse Practitioner for you & your householdGym & fitness discount'sCycle to Workscheme*Free annual flu jabMental Wellbeing:Access to an industry-leadingEmployee Assistance ProgrammeMenopause Support ServiceTrainedMental Health First Aidersin all our settings*Subject to ensuring NMW is maintainedHoliday Entitlement: minimum 35 days(subject to pro rata if working part-time and dependent upon salary and continuous service) including statutory Bank Holidays.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 jobApply for the job by following the link below.CVs are not accepted.Visas cannot be sponsored.