SEN Teaching Assistant
The Royal Alexandra and Albert School exists to give our children a distinctly different start in life, preparing them for the world with hope, optimism, compassion and empathy.
We are a co-educational, non-selective state boarding school, for boys and girls aged 7 - 18,. This is a boarding school with Flexi Boarding students attending from the local area and a lively community of around 400 Full Boarders, passionately involved in a wide range of after-school and weekend activities and trips.
Our Ofsted inspection of March 2024 states ”pupils are happy and well cared for at Royal Alexandra and Albert School. They benefit from positive relationships with staff across the school. Pupils feel safe, confident that if they report any concerns or worries they will be dealt with”.
We offer:
- Professional, supportive and committed staff team
- Beautiful estate set in 260 acres of parkland
- Convenient location, close to the A23 and M25
- Free on-site parking
The Role:
We are looking for a Teaching assistant (SEN focus) to join our successful and dynamic Special Educational Needs Department to support the learning of our students. This includes support in the classroom and may include working with small groups both within and outside of lessons.
Whether you have experience or are new to the role, it is essential that you are highly motivated, enthusiastic and have a passion for working with young people.
This role would also be ideal for someone who is looking to gain school experience prior to undertaking initial teacher training. Part-time will also be considered.
The school reserves the right to appoint prior to the closing date.
We hope that after considering all the information provided, you will decide to make an application. Please be advised that we may interview as applications come in. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted shortly after the closing date. Whatever the outcome of your application we thank you for the interest you have shown and wish you well in your future career.
The Royal Alexandra and Albert School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post if successful, including an Enhanced DBS check.Staff must be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health and safety regulations, security and confidentiality, reporting all concerns as appropriate. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.