Specialist Provision Teaching Assistant

What skills and experience we're looking for

The ideal candidate will

• Have experience of, or a strong interest in, working with children with SEND
• Demonstrate patience, empathy and a nurturing approach
• Be confident supporting pupils with complex needs and behaviours
• Have strong communication and teamwork skills
• Be proactive, flexible and committed to inclusive education.
• This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a supportive and dedicated team and to play a key role in the continued development of this provision within our inclusive academy.

What the school offers its staff

• Generous local government pension scheme
• Employee Reward Scheme including high street discounts and a staff wellbeing centre
• A supportive and inclusive working environment

Commitment to safeguarding

Our 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 disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.