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Teaching Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 12 June 2024
Salary: £14,843.82 per year, pro rata
Additional salary information: 14843.82 - 14843.82
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 10 July 2024
Location: Spilsby, PE23 5HU
Company: Vacancy Filler
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: JUN20246159

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Summary

Eresby School is now recruiting for a Teaching Assistant. This role could be the ideal next step in your career.
If you are ambitious, inspirational, creative, open-minded and want to be part of our success then we want to hear from you.
We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom, to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.
About the role
Permanent, 27.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year.
Act in accordance with school policies and procedures and relevant legislation, particularly in relation to child protection and behaviour management.
Assist with the planning and preparation of activities, and in the delivery of local and national initiatives e.g. literacy and numeracy strategy
Participate in the preparation of the classroom
Monitor children’s needs and reporting these to a designated person.
Keep records as required by the school
Have familiarity with all relevant statements of special educational needs specific to the child.
Promote development and learning (physical, emotional, educational and social). Foster growth, self-esteem and independence, observe and record development
Support those with special needs
Carry out reasonable daily personal care/hygiene duties and administer basic first aid
Assist with the movement of children in and around the school
Required to work with all age groups and abilities.
You should have a real interest in working with pupils with learning difficulties and challenging behaviours.
About our Academy
Eresby School is a successful and growing special school catering for pupils with a wide range of Special Educational Needs and has been judged by Ofsted as ‘Outstanding’ on 4 consecutive inspections. As an outstanding school, Eresby is an open and inclusive school community.
This school is a warm and friendly community.’ said Ofsted in February 2020.
Who we are looking for
Good organisation and effective time management skills
Well-motivated, enthusiastic with a can-do attitude
Honesty, Integrity and great team working skills
To be a positive role model to our pupils
GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English or equivalent level of competency
Experience of working with children with SEN
Salary & Benefits
NJC 3, £22,737 FTE (£14,843.83 annual pro rata) plus SEN allowance of up to £1,776.96 dependent on completion of training and experience.
Access to Local Governement Pension Scheme
Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
Awards and Recognition Scheme
Flexible working patterns
Benefits Platform



discounts on car leasing
holiday discounts
cinema tickets
restaurant booking discounts
Cycle to Work Scheme



About The David Ross Education Trust
The David Ross Education Trust (DRET) has grown to a network of 35 academies, incorporating primary, secondary and grammar, and special schools. We employ over 2000 people with the primary focus of raising the standards of education for 13,000 young people. Whatever your role, you should know you are contributing to achieving our vision of inspiring the next generation of young people to be the best they can in whatever they choose. Our aim is to be the country’s leading academy chain, committed to delivering the highest educational standards alongside an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.
We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.
While each academy is unique, we share common goals, aspirations, values and methods that enable us to work collaboratively and collectively to achieve our mission. We operate regional hubs, whereby academies work with other schools who are part of the Trust so we can share skills and knowledge, allowing them to benefit and learn from each other.
Apply now
To complete our application form, please click on 'apply now' or for further information please contact Dawn Hunt, Operations and Education Support Manager by telephone on 01790 752441 or email enquiries@eresbyspecialschool.co.uk. Please note that we cannot accept CVs without a completed form.
The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.
It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.
The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.
All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.

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