1:1 Teaching Assistant Level 2 - Secondary Phase

The Role

Vacancy – 1:1Teaching Assistant Level 2
Start Date – September 2021
We are looking for a talented Teaching Assistant Level 2 to join our Learning Support and Inclusion Team.
The successful candidate will work primarily with one child in Year 8 with learning, behavioural, social and emotional needs. They will also work with a variety of other children with a range of SEND.
They will work in both our Learning Support and Inclusion Team, under the direction of the SENCo Assistant and Director of Learning Support and Inclusive Practice (SENCo).
They will support the implementation of exciting, innovative strategies and interventions that will engage pupils and have a significant impact on progress.
They will help ensure provision closely matches the needs of each individual child.

Key Requirements

You need to be able to:
Work flexibly and confidently with children with a wide range of social, emotional, and mental health needs as well as those with wide ranging SEND.
Demonstrate a passion for learning and inclusion.
Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills to engage and motivate children with complex needs.
Be solution focussed and emotionally resilient in highly emotive and unpredictable situations.
Demonstrate an understanding of child development.
Be committed to our nurturing ethos in order to grow confident and happy learners.
Work as part of a team of professionals.

Relevant Allowances: The post is part time, term time only:-
•8.30am – 3.15pm Monday to Friday
•31.25 hours per week (with a 30 minute unpaid lunch break)
•Term time only plus teacher training days (39 weeks)
The salary will be paid on Band F, Scale Points 7-10 currently £20,092.00 - £21,748.00 per annum (pro rata) equating to an actual annual salary of £14,469.21 per annum
If you would like to apply for this position, please download and complete the application form below.

Additional Information & How to Apply

Please download and complete the application form to apply and email to hughes.s @aylesfordschool.org.uk or post to:-
FAO Sam Hughes, HR Officer & Headteacher's PA, Aylesford School & Sixth Form College, Tapping Way, Warwick, CV34 6XR
For any queries about this role, other than how to apply, contact Kate McDonagh - Director of Learning Support and Inclusive Practice on mcdonagh.k@aylesfordschool.org.uk

Closing date: 1st August 2021
Interview date: To be confirmed 
Start Date: 2nd September 2021

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to two satisfactory references and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check.

Supporting documents
Equality form
Job description
Application form
Person Specification