Level 2 Teaching Assistant

2 weeks ago

Birmingham, United Kingdom Cherry Oak School Full time

Job Information

Cherry Oak School

60 Frederick Road

Selly Oak

Birmingham

B29 6PB

Telephone Number: 0121 464 2037

Job Start Date: ASAP

Cherry Oak School is a Primary Special School for pupils with cognition and communication difficulties.

The school has recently had an increase in pupils with Autism as their primary need, and as such we are starting to develop and adapt our provision to meet our new demand.

Federated with Victoria School and Victoria College, Cherry Oak School provides pupils with a bespoke curriculum for all pupils with two learning pathways; Explorers pathway and Connectors pathway. Rudimentary, the differences in pathway approaches relates to a more formal style of learning for Connectors and a more sensory style of learning for Explorers.

The school is preparing for an exciting new chapter and are seeking to appoint outstanding teaching assistants to our vacancies. We are looking for the best. We want individuals with a strong mindset who want to develop. In return, you will be in a school who will help you achieve, and progress in your career e.g. this year we have already created several new internal roles, 1 x unqualified Teacher, 2 x HLTA’s, and 2x Level 3 Teaching Assistants. This gives clear progression pathways for all staff.

For us, the underlying ability and attitude are more important than experience to make a great Teaching Assistant. If you have not worked in education before then please don’t be put off. We can provide all of the specialist training you need but we can't train you to be kind, to have initiative, to be friendly, to be resilient, and to be patient, and those are essential qualities for this work. We realise that the need to improve childrens’ lives in all aspects, especially academic, requires unique individuals, which is precisely what we are looking for - unique individuals to help with the school’s improvement journey.

We are seeking to appoint a Level 2 Teaching Assistant. The role will involve supporting the class teachers with the preparation of resources for lessons, supporting pupils during lessons and supporting the care needs and well-being of pupils throughout the school day.

The role will ideally suit people who wish to work in a vibrant and challenging SEND environment.
- flexibility
- their ability to work using own initiative, and work effectively as part of a team
- how they communicate clearly and effectively with pupils and colleagues
- the desire to take ownership of tasks
- the passion and commitment to supporting children and young people with Special Needs.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

How to apply

Safeguarding

Support Staff

enhanced DBS; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work.

References

All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references.

Terms and conditions

BCC is a Living Wage employer.

Rehabilitation of offenders

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Rehabilitation of Offenders.

Further information

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