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Teaching Assistant (SEN) - Five Acres High School (Part of Greenshaw Learning Trust)
Coleford
School: Five Acres High School (Part of Greenshaw Learning Trust) (LA)
Address: Five Acres, Coleford, Gloucestershire
Title: Teaching Assistant (SEN) - Five Acres High School (Part of Greenshaw Learning Trust)
Grade: £21,717 - £23,897
Allowances: (Not applicable)
Hours: Full Time
Contract: Maternity Leave (Until 02/06/2026)
Closing Date: 16/03/2025
Interview Date: TBA
Start Date: 02/06/2025
We are looking for a Teaching Assistant to join us on a fixed term contract to cover maternity leave. This is an exciting opportunity to join Five Acres High School and become an integral member of the support team.
Five Acres High School is one of the top 3.5% of schools nationally for progress and recently rated ‘Good’ by OFSTED Our world class school quality mark and school of character kitemark plus show this. This is a school that will give you an opportunity to demonstrate you are remarkable. Our values are ambition, confidence, creativity, determination and respect and we pride ourselves on ensuring students work towards our mission which is to encourage students to ‘Aim High, Work Hard and Be Kind’.
Main responsibilities:
• Under the direction of the school’s SENDCO work alongside members of the Learning Support Team;
• To support students with learning, physical, medical, emotional and behavioural difficulties to access the curriculum, make appropriate progress and develop appropriate classroom behaviour
• To actively promote and contribute to the academy ethos and values
• To support teachers in facilitating and encouraging learning, which enables students to achieve high standards and to become independent learners
• To contribute to the evaluation of the school’s SEND Policy and Inclusion Policy and practice through discussions with relevant staff
• To attend appropriate in-service training provided by the school or local authority
• To attend school team meetings and meetings with external agencies as required and to prepare reports for these meetings, if required
You will need:
• A good relevant education to GCSE Level or equivalent
• Previous experience of working with children in an educational setting.
• Successful experience of working within a Secondary school/ Education setting
• Experience of using Information Technology to support students in the classroom.
• Experience of supporting SEN students in a mainstream classroom environment
• Knowledge of strategies to recognise and reward efforts and achievements along with the ability to encourage students to become self-reliant and independent learners.
• Knowledge of SEND.
• Have had experience of working with children with SEMH
• Knowledge of behaviour management strategies
• Good interpersonal skills with both adults and children.
• Be dependable, able to follow instructions and respond to management directions.
• Have good working ICT knowledge.
• Have a willingness to extend skills through appropriate training
• A passion and desire to drive things forward.
• Commitment to working within the School’s Safeguarding Policy and Procedures.
• High levels of professional integrity, energy and enthusiasm.
• Flexibility to undertake any role within the department.
• Commitment to high standards and expectations.
• An ability to quickly adapt to changes
What’s in it for you:
- Professional development and career progression, Generous pension scheme, Blue Light Card, Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass (teaching staff only), An Employee Assistance Programme, Gym Discounts, Free eye tests, Cycle to work scheme, Green car scheme, Being part of a great team and expanding organisation
Please download the recruitment pack and brochure for further information by visiting:
https://ce0218li.webitrent.com/ce0218li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/etrec179gf.open?WVID=074436HN23&LANG=USA&VACANCY_ID=725378a16s
Closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday 16 March.
We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.
We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.
Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Please click on the website link to the right of this advert - click on School Information and then on Vacancies to apply.
Closing date for applications: 16-03-2025
Salary: £21,717 - £23,897
Hours Per Week: Full Time
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