Lead Teaching Assistant for SEND

Lead Teaching Assistant with a 2 year fixed term responsibility for managing an Internal Alternative Provision

Salary

Trust 7 + £1800 per annum (fixed term for 2 years) - £25,700 FTE (£17,839 pro rata)

Contract type

Permanent TA with extra responsibility for the Internal Alternative Provision for a fixed period of 2 years

Hours

8.30-3.00pm

Closing date

Monday 2nd November

Interviews

Thursday 12th November

Hours

Part Time

Start date

ASAP “Red Oaks Primary School is an inclusive, welcoming place to learn.” (Ofsted Report, 2024)A new and exciting opportunity has arisen at Red Oaks Primary School. As a school, we want to ensure we continue to meet the needs of our children and are developing an internal alternative provision (IAP) to improve the life chances of our most vulnerable children. We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic and passionate Teaching Assistant to work with pupils in our new Internal Alternative Provision hub (The Discovery Den). The successful candidate will join us at the beginning of our journey of creating our own IAP, giving them an opportunity to contribute fully to the provision's development.In the mornings the post-holder will lead a small group of TAs within the Internal Alternative Provision, providing targeted support to individuals and very small groups. In the afternoons you will be working in classes with Den pupils or with small groups.We are looking for someone who can fulfil the role with enthusiasm, resilience and a strong commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and the values and ethos of the School. The post holder will assist and support teaching, learning, behaviour and wellbeing within the Internal Alternative Provision. They must have experience of interacting with parents and Early Years/ KS1 experience is desired.

We can offer

• Opportunities for collaboration within both the Trust and the Local area and nationally;• Motivated and hard-working children;• A School which is ambitious and aspirational for all;• Working with the Trust Director for Inclusion, the other SENDCo's and Complex Needs Provisions leadership team both in the primary and secondary phase;• Support from the Trust Therapeutic Alternative provision• Support through supervisionVisits to the school are welcomed and will allow you to fully appreciate the rich opportunity offered.Please see the Job description and person specification attached for full details of this role.

About us

The Park Academies Trust was formed in 2016 with the vision to make a significant contribution to improving education in Swindon and surrounds.As a family of eight schools; Abbey Park School, Lydiard Park Academy, Highworth Warneford School, The Deanery, Orchid Vale Primary School, Red Oaks Primary School, Bridlewood Primary School and Kingfisher; the Trust offers a high quality all through educational provision from nursery right up to our Sixth Form based at Lydiard Park Academy, enabling staff and pupils alike to benefit from being part of a thriving multi-phase educational Trust.The Park Academies Trust has joined forces with a number of excellent service providers to give you that little bit extra, that little pat on the back:• Doctor Care Anywhere• Cycle to work scheme• Employee assistance programme• My Gym DiscountsSafeguarding StatementThe Park Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All job offers are subject to satisfactory reference and enhanced DBS checks. In line with statutory guidance in 'Keeping Children Safe in Education', we will carry out an online search as part of our due-diligence on short-listed candidates.