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Teaching Assistant: TLC Support (SEND) - Corngreaves Academy

Employer: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Location: Plant St, Cradley Heath B64 6EX
Salary: £12,832 per annum
Closing date: 19 Jun 2019
Reference: SANDED000003768

Sector: Education
Job Type: Schools / Academies - Support staff roles, Teaching assistant
Contract Type: Part time permanent
Working Pattern: See advert details
Hours: Part-Time

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Job Details

There are so many marvellous things about Corngreaves Academy. We provide the highest quality education for children from 3 up to 11 years of age.

Corngreaves is a wonderful place to work where all staff are valued, supported and developed to be the best they possibly can be. All staff have 8 INSET days per year in order to do this along with many other strategies to support with staff well-being and workload. Through continuous improvement, we really strive to get the best from everyone.

About the role:

We are currently looking to recruit a Teaching Assistant to join and strengthen our SEND Team. Within this role, you will be based in our Transitional Learning Centre (TLC) supporting the Leader to deliver a bespoke curriculum to children with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). The right candidate will have:

Experience of supporting children with SEND including dealing with personal care;
A passion for SEND;
A good sense of humour-fun to be around;
The ability to work as a team and contribute to the wider school life;
Flexibility;
Committed to the role and life chances of vulnerable children.

A strong candidate will have knowledge of Makaton, PECs, TEACCH, an awareness of ASD and have positive handling training. Although these skills are desirable, they are not essential as training will be provided.

Recent experience and a genuine passion for working with SEN pupils is essential. All applicants will need to hold a current enhanced DBS and be fully compliant to work in the UK.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact Stacy Smith on 01384 569333 to arrange a visit.

Closing date: Monday 17^th June at 12 noon

Interviews: Thursday 21^st June

Hours:

Part time

Grade:

£12,832 per annum

Location:

Plant St, Cradley Heath B64 6EX

Closing date:

Monday 17^th June at 12 noon

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Who are we?

Sandwell is situated at the very heart of the West Midlands, just a stone’s throw from Birmingham. A large, diverse, metropolitan borough, Sandwell offers exciting opportunities for all in a friendly, supportive environment.

Why work for us?

Generous annual leave entitlements
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
Access to an award-winning employee benefits scheme, which includes:
An exclusive retail discounts portal
Salary sacrifice schemes for cars, bikes, technology and car parking
An employee assistance and counselling service
Annual leave purchase scheme
A wide variety of learning and development opportunities
Flexi-time working
A variety of leave schemes including carers, compassionate, maternity and paternity
Volunteering scheme

Your career at Sandwell Council

We offer something for everyone, with an incredibly wide range of career opportunities, at any stage of your career, from apprentices to senior managers.

Whether your focus is a support service, such as Finance, Human Resources, Legal or ICT, or a frontline service, such as Social Care, Planning & Regeneration, Housing or Leisure, it’s worth looking at what Sandwell has to offer.

Our plans for the future

Our Vision 2030 shows just how committed we are to creating the best future possible for our communities and for the people who live and work in Sandwell.

We’re a progressive organisation, and we’re proud of what we’ve achieved so far, but we know there’s much more to do to make our vision. For more information on our plans for the future see our dedicated vision 2030 page; http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/Vision2030

For more information about working for Sandwell Council, our recruitment process and our offer to you please visit;

https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/counciljobs

For information on our Values and Behaviours, please visit:

https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/council/values-behaviours

To view a copy of the Local Government Career Guide, please visit;

https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/staticpages/30847/local-government-careers

Company info

Website: http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/
Telephone: 0121 569 3300
Location: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Sandwell Council House
Freeth Street
Oldbury
West Midlands
B69 3BS
United Kingdom

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