Teaching Assistant – Level 2, 37 hpw (Term Time Only plus - see full advert) (Epinay School)
Job Summary
Contract Type:
Fixed Term
Working Pattern:
Full time - term time plus specified days
Advert Start Date:
20/03/2023
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 24/04/2023 12:00
Salary:
£24,496 pa pro rata
Job Category:
Schools - Teaching Assistant
Employment Location:
Epinay Business & Enterprise School
Further Information
Teaching Assistant – Level 2, 37 hpw (Term Time Only plus optional additional holiday working to be agreed with Head Teacher)
(Epinay School)
£24,496 pa pro rata
Fixed Term contract for 1 year
Required as soon as possible
School Moto & Ethos
Ready to Listen, Ready to Learn Together
All our young people to become Happy, Independent Learners who are Prepared for Adulthood
In September 2022, we moved to a new, state of the art school site. The Governors and Head Teacher of Epinay Business & Enterprise School would like to appoint suitably qualified outstanding, experienced Teaching Assistants to join our staff team.
The successful candidates will have experience of working with students with special educational needs. A large proportion of our students have a diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorder. You will have the energy and the vision to assist throughout the school to help all students reach their full potential and to help them become happy, independent learners who are prepared for adulthood. You will be working across whole classes, in small groups and on a 1 to 1 basis.
You will be able to support pupils of all ages and have the commitment to academic excellence and high classroom standards.
Epinay School can offer:
• A state of the art, modern building
• Extensive grounds and our own woodland walk facility
• Good community links and supportive parents
• Regular CPD opportunities, both internally and externally
The ideal candidate will:
• be an experienced Teaching Assistant who has experience of working with children and young people with special educational needs;
• have experience of undertaking 1:1 support with identified pupils;
• have experience of undertaking small group learning activities with identified pupils;
• have experience of working with children in small groups;
• be a committed team player;
• have the ability to engage and inspire pupils;
• be committed to Epinay’s ethos of high expectations.
Epinay Business & Enterprise School is an outstanding special needs school currently offering around 200 places to pupils in KS1 – KS5.
Epinay School and South Tyneside Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre-employment checks.
In line with the guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education, schools may carry out an online search as part of their due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
To apply for this post please download and complete the application form which is saved in “Supporting Documents” and return this to jobs@southtyneside.gov.uk
Closing date: Noon, Monday 24 April 2023
Interviews: Thursday 4 May 2023
Please note
This job is closed for applications.