SEN Teaching Assistant – HT

Thank you for your interest in the position of SEN Teaching Assistant Laureate Academy. I am delighted that you are considering applying for a position in our trust. This is the right job for you if you believe that:

• Every child has the right to an outstanding experience in the classroom every day.
• We should never accept that background, prior attainment or personal circumstances limit a child’s potential
• Education can transform the lives of students
• Schools should have high expectations of staff and students every day.

We are looking for a SEN Teaching Assistant to join an exciting new team at Laureate and work together to create a sustainable but high achieving school. If you are:

•  Aligned with our vision and values
•  Full of ideas about how to create and embed change
• Innovative but evidence led
• A champion of high standards

Purpose of the role

The SEN Teaching Assistant will:

·Provide learning and care support for pupils with special educational needs (SEN)

·Work with the teacher to plan and deliver activities

·Support pupils with routines, transitions and behaviour management

Staff Benefits

Future Academies recognises its employees as the most important asset and critical to its success. To demonstrate this all staff are offered the following benefits:

·A supportive ethos and concern for the well-being of all colleagues.

·Excellent CPD opportunities and career progression.

·Employer Contributions to Local Government or Teachers Pension Scheme.

·Mintago – employee benefits platform.

·Employee Assistance Programme.

·Access to a Virtual GP

·Eye Care Voucher scheme.

·Partnership with YellowNest -Salary sacrifice childcare.

Please refer to the recruitment pack attached for the full person specification.

Safeguarding Information

Future Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and individuals that work with our young people to share this commitment.

All appointments are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and satisfactory references.

Future Academies is passionate about diversity and inclusivity and welcome applications from applicants with skills and experiences to fulfil the requirements of the job description and whose values and qualities reflect those in the person specification. We encourage applications from applicants regardless of any protected characteristic.