Teaching Assistant - Maternity Cover - Nottingham - ref. n20732515
What skills and experience we're looking for
Job Title: Teaching Assistant to cover Maternity LeaveLocation: Bracken Hill School, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, NG17 7HZ
Grade/Scale: Grade 3 (Points 5-7) £20,208 - £21,362 (Pending NJC Pay Award 2024-25)
Start date: 01 December 2024
Contract: 32.5 hours per week, term time only, 1 Year Fixed Term
Bracken Hill School is an all age Special School for children aged 4 to 18 years, who have a range of complex educational needs with associated social and emotional difficulties, and challenging behaviour. Our aim is that all pupils achieve, progress, and grow in an environment where they are safe, happy and are treated with respect at all times.We are committed to continually improving teaching and provision for all our pupils in order that they develop their independence and to work in partnership with parents and carers.
We are seeking Teaching Assistants to work with and alongside an excellent staff team who are committed to providing the best possible outcomes for all of our pupils. Depending on the skills of the successful candidate the post may be working with older children who are in the early stages of their education.
Reporting directly to the Teaching staff and Senior Leadership Team.
What the school offers its staff
Benefits include: LGPS Pension Scheme, Westfield Health membership and free parking.
For further information, please contact Heidi Bonser, School Business Manager, on 01623 477268, via email to office@brackenhill.notts.sch.uk or visit our website at https://www.esteemmat.co.uk/vacancies. Please use the relevant application form on the MAT website; CVs alone will not be accepted.
Closing date for applications: 11 October 2024 (23:59)
Interview date: Week commencing 14 October 2024
Esteem Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its students. We expect all staff, volunteers and agency staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.