Teaching Assistants

The Role

We are seeking to attract the very best, talented, aspirational staff to join Wade Deacon High School. Due to the significant successes and achievements and continuing rapid growth of our school, you would be joining us at an exciting time. We are looking for four talented and aspirational Teaching Assistants to join Wade Deacon High School. Applicants must be well-qualified, passionate and inspiring colleagues to join our highly regarded and successful SEND Department. We pride ourselves on our commitment to ensuring student progress through high-quality teaching and learning provision for all. The successful applicants will share these values and play an active part in the education of our students, supporting them to ensure their learning needs are met.

We can offer the successful candidates an opportunity to work with highly trained and supportive staff, as well as a whole school commitment to professional development, since we believe that staff development is a fundamental aspect in raising standards further for our students. Our school community is also a highly rewarding place to work. A comprehensive programme of CPD and a commitment to wellbeing supports colleagues at all career stages; through the School and the Trust, we provide excellent career opportunities for our staff. Colleagues seeking a varied, challenging and rewarding career can find this in the Wade Deacon family.

The Wade Deacon Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory medical clearance. 

Benefits

Other
SEN Allowance	SEN Allowance of £1,491

Qualifications

Qualification Title	Grade
GCSE's grade A* - C, including English and Maths or equivalents		Essential

Skills

Relevant Skills
To have the ability to prioritise and organise own workload	Essential
Relate to and work with others as a member of a team	Essential
To have the ability to assist with the development and implementation of Education and Health Care Plans	Essential
Experience/Knowledge
Understanding of principles of child development, learning styles and independent learning	Essential
Understanding of inclusion, especially within a school setting	Essential
Working knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice/legislation	Essential
Understanding of statutory framework relating to teaching and learning	Essential
To have experience and evidence of working with children with emotional and or behavioural issues	Essential
Organisational Fit
High motivation and professional commitment	Essential
Adaptable and flexible	Essential
Personal Attributes
The ability to relate to and motivate staff, parents and students	Essential
Ability to listen to and understand others.	Essential