1:1 Teaching Assistant

1:1 Teaching Assistant - Severndale Specialist Academy
Fixed Term Contract

• Salary range Scale 3, Point 5: From £10.01 per hour to £10.21 per hour
• 5 hours per week for 44.21 weeks of the year (Term Time plus 5 PD days)
• Access to the School Advisory Service
• Bike to work scheme
• Continuing Professional Development
• Local Authority Pension Scheme

Severndale Specialist Academy is a multi-site Academy catering for children with special educational needs in Shropshire. Our children and young people can access Severndale Specialist Academy from Reception through to Sixth Form and have a range of learning difficulties.

The purpose of this role is to assist in interactive learning, promotion of personal development and ensure that the curriculum is achieved for the best possible outcome for the student within the academy. Under the instruction and guidance of the teaching staff, health staff and other professionals, to undertake educational activities and attend to the education, personal and social needs of the students in order to support their learning and development and to ensure their safety.

The successful candidate will be self-motivated, creative and enthusiastic to inspire and achieve the very best out- comes. Commitment to embrace new ideas and challenges whilst having a strong approach to pastoral support for all children.

• Ability to build good relationships with children, teachers and parents
• Ability to cope with challenging behaviour
• Encourage engagement and inclusion
• Ability to think in a solution focused way
• Strive for quality of best practice

You should be enthusiastic and committed professional who is flexible and reliable and able to work on your own initiative, with the ability to establish effective working relationships at all levels, particularly as a member of a team. You should have the relevant skills and personal qualities such as being dynamic and proactive to undertake the range of duties and the ability to work accurately and consistently.

If you want to further your career in a fast paced environment, then please complete the application form at  www.severndaleacademy.co.uk and forward your information to Nic Copeland (Human Resources)

recruitment@severndaleacademy.co.uk by 9am Tuesday 02 January 2021

Severndale Specialist Academy is committed to the safety and well-being of all pupils and staff. Posts are subject to enhanced DBS disclosures and safer recruiting process including pre-interview reference checks.

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