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The SENSS Ormerod Resource Base at The Marlborough School in Woodstock provides a range of support and guidance to students with physical difficulties and to students with communication and interaction difficulties (which includes those on the autistic spectrum).
About the role
Skilled Teaching Assistants with a calm and encouraging manner and a positive and solution-focussed mindset are required to work with young people attending the Ormerod Resource Base.

About you
You will have experience of working with children and young people with SEN and want to make a positive difference to learning outcomes and access to education. You have a good level of basic education (e.g. Grade 4 or above in GCSE Maths and English or equivalent) and have good spoken and written English language skills.

You will be able to communicate sensitively and appropriately with children, parents/carers, and colleagues. You can work positively as part of a team but also feel confident to work independently and take initiative when needed. Working closely with specialist teachers and school staff to improve outcomes, your aim will be to enable access to the curriculum and to facilitate full inclusion for the students with special educational needs and disability with whom you work. Previous experience is desirable, but training will be given.

No previous knowledge of working with students who have a physical disability or communication and interaction differences is required, but would be an advantage. A passion for working with young people to make a difference and improve their access to learning is essential.
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Rewards & Benefits
Term time only contract Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing support Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, with an employer’s contribution of up to 19.9% Enhanced family friendly policies Local and national discounts for shopping and travel Great learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing development. For an informal discussion about the role please contact Nancy Gedge, Resource Base Coordinator, SENSS Ormerod Resource Base; phone: 07741 607476; email: nancy.gedge@oxfordshire.gov.uk. You are also most welcome visit the base, meet our friendly and caring team, and the students we support, before you apply.

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