Teaching Assistant
Are you passionate about seeing children with SEND achieve their full potential? We have an exciting opportunity to appoint an exceptional individual to join our hard-working and dedicated team.
Birch Hill School is committed to providing an inclusive community for all learners and have a Special Resource Provision (SRP) class in order to fully support children across both Key Stage 1 & 2 with a diagnosis of Autism and Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD).
This is a Teaching Assistant role, working 8.30am – 3.30pm with a 30 minute lunch break, where you will be working within both our SRP class and also supporting individuals and small groups to access their mainstream provision. We are really proud of our children and are certain that you would be too.
You will at times be working in the main school supporting children in class, in small groups and working 1:1 with children.
We offer:
- A warm, nurturing environment where pupils are learning through a multi-sensory approach.
- A highly skilled, friendly, supportive and committed team.
- Opportunities to use a multi-sensory approach to ensure effective teaching and learning takes place.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
We are looking for:
- Someone who is passionate about making a difference and working with children with special needs.
- An experienced Teaching Assistant who is confident in working with children who have a range of additional needs i.e. ASD, Speech and language, sensory regulation and cognition and learning.
- A team player who has the ability to rise to challenges.
- Someone with a sense of humour.
- Someone with a patient and caring disposition.
Please see the attached job description for the scope of the role.
If you wish to discuss the role or would like to visit the SRP please email sbm@birchhillprimaryschool.co.uk school or call 01344 455815.
Closing Date: Thursday 8th June 2023, midnight
If you have not heard from us by Wednesday 14th June 2023, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
Interview Date: Tuesday 13th June 2023
Applications will be considered as they are submitted and interviews may be arranged before the closing date if suitable candidates apply.
Website www.birchhillprimaryschool.co.uk
How to Apply
How to Apply - Only applications received on Bracknell Forest application forms will be considered.
Safeguarding Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people. This position requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check because it involves contact with (or access to data concerning) children.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. If you are successful in being shortlisted for this position, you will be required to complete a self-declaration formTo find out more about the application process for working with children, young people and adults at risk visit https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/jobs/policies-relating-job-applications/applications-work-those-risk
The Bracknell Forest Safeguarding Board (BFSB) oversees the safety and well-being of children in Bracknell Forest - https://bracknellforestsafeguarding.org.uk/
Equal Opportunities - We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to providing equality of opportunity to all. Our aim is to treat all employees and prospective employees with integrity, respect and consideration.
Disability - We are a Disability Symbol User and as such have made a commitment to guarantee an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria of the person specification.
Pre–employment medical check - As a condition of the Offer of Employment, the successful applicant will be asked to complete an Occupational Health questionnaire form.
References - On your application form you will be asked to provide the names and addresses of two people who will provide a reference. At least one must be from your current employer, completed by a suitable person with appropriate authority. We take up references for all shortlisted candidates and wherever possible we like to apply for these prior to interview.
Employment - Any candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the role by assessing their circumstances against the relevant criteria.