Job Summary
Contract Type:
Term-time only (Permanent)
Working Pattern:
Part time - term time plus specified days
Advert Start Date:
07/12/2023
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 15/03/2024 10:19
Salary:
£23,150.00 - £23,500.00 Actual salary £3,989- £4,049
Hours per week:
7.5 hrs/week, term time only + 3 training days.
Job Category:
Schools - Teaching Assistant
Employment Location:
Thomas Bewick School Linhope Road West Denton Newcastle upon Tyne NE5 2LW
Number of posts:
Multiple Roles Available
Further Information
This school has Academy status and is part of Prosper Learning Trust; the employer will be the Multi Academy Trust.
Thomas Bewick School
Linhope Road
West Denton
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE5 2LW
Thomas Bewick School is a specialist provision for autistic children and young people. We cater for children and young people aged 3 -19 years with a range of abilities and differences associated with Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) and all of our pupils have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).
The school is arranged over three different sites: our Broadwood Site based in Denton Burn, and our Site 1 and Site 2, both based in West Denton. Our relevant, exciting and challenging curriculum is taught and supported by a team of caring, friendly and dedicated staff who are trained in a range of ASC specific approaches and strategies. All of our pupils have access to an autism specific environment with a range of specialist facilities and activities available to support different aspects of their learning and development.
*This post attracts a Living Wage supplement. In addition to the hourly rate, this post will receive the Living Wage supplement to bring the hourly rate up to a minimum of £12 an hour.*
The positions are permanent and will be based at one of our three sites: Site 1 on Linhope Road, West Denton, at Site 2 on West Denton Way, West Denton, or our Broadwood Site at Broadwood Primary School, Denton Burn. Training and support will be provided to the successful applicants.
Thomas Bewick School are looking for Lunchtime Supervisory Assistants to join the friendly team of staff providing support/care to children and young people during the midday break.
Candidates must have experience of working with, or caring for, children and be able to:
establish positive relationships with children
communicate with children in a way that they can understand and relate to
engage and motivate children to join in organised play activities
deal with any challenging behaviour in a patient, quiet manner
be sensitive to the differing needs of children
work effectively as part of a team
Candidates should be aware that Thomas Bewick School is part of Prosper Learning Trust and the trust will be the employer.
To learn more about Thomas Bewick School and Prosper Learning Trust, please visit www.prosperlearningtrust.co.uk
Prosper Learning Trust was established in January 2018 with Newcastle Bridges School and Mary Astell Academy. Thomas Bewick School joined in 2019, Harry Watts opened in September 2020 and Gilbert Ward Academy opened in September 2023. We are striving to further build collaboration across the schools and grow as a Multi Academy Trust, whilst continuing to strengthen our relationships with schools outside the MAT for the benefit of our pupils.
The successful candidate will be deployed initially at Thomas Bewick School but will be expected to work at any Prosper Learning Trust site should the need arise.
The Trust is proud to say that we match the Real Living Wage and we also offer successful candidates:
· A friendly and supportive team of staff who are willing to share expertise and learn from one another
· Opportunities for career development and support with development through Trust wide CPD programmes
· Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and support from the Trust's Wellbeing Network Group
· Access to either Teacher's Pension or Local Government Pension Scheme
Full details can be found on our website https://www.prosperlearningtrust.co.uk/121/why-work-for-us
Please note that all successful candidates will be required to complete an online pre-employment medical questionnaire.
https://prosperlearning.face-ed.co.uk/Vacancies/Detail?campaignRef=SCH-PLT-0034
Contact Name:Caroline Graham
Email:admin@thomasbewick.newcastle.sch.uk
Please note
This job is closed for applications.