Teaching Assistant - Vision Impairment - Woking - ref. f76153815
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint a Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant to support students with vision impairment. Previous experience working with students with vision impairment would be an advantage, but by no means essential. Experience of working with students with ASD or ADHD would be an advantage but not essential.Knowledge and experience of using Microsoft Word is essential and other IT experience would be beneficial, although training will be given. The successful applicant will be joining an established team of TAs and will be provided with induction training and support.
What the school offers its staff
Woking High School is a high achieving school with Academy status. We have an outstanding team of staff who are all committed to developing our students as individuals. All students are challenged to achieve their best. The Ofsted inspection of December 2019, which judged the school to be good, noted that, ‘Pupils say that the school feels like a family.The curriculum is ambitious and well designed, with strong academic and vocational elements’’.
Woking High School offers excellent benefits to staff including:
- 26 days Holiday (rising to 30 after 5 years).
- Career Progression.
- Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Training and Development Programmes.
- Healthcare Cashback Plan, currently provided by Westfield Health.
Commitment to safeguarding
Woking High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of the requirements of KCSIE, all roles are subject to online checks including Social Media.These are carried out by a 3rd party – https://www.sp-index.com/. By applying for this role, you agree to these checks being carried out and your data being processed by SP-Index. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.