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Enhanced Teaching Assistant – SEN

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Term-time only (Permanent)
Working Pattern:
Full time - term time plus specified days
Advert Start Date:
13/11/2023
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 22/11/2023 12:00
Salary:
£25,979 - £28,770 pro rata
Job Category:
Schools - Teaching Assistant
Vacancy ID:
254407
Employment Location:
The Oaks Secondary School
Number of posts:
1
Closing date:
22 Nov
Further Information
Enhanced Teaching Assistant – SEN 
Grade 6 £25,979 - £28,770 pro rata
Permanent, Term Time
Required as soon as possible

The post is based at The Oaks Secondary School which is a generic special school for pupils who have moderate, severe, or profound and multiple learning difficulties or Autism Spectrum Conditions.  The school has received an outstanding grading from Ofsted in its last four inspections.

The Oaks Secondary School is federated with Evergreen Primary School at Bishop Auckland and Croft Community School at Annfield Plain and there may be a requirement to work at these schools.

The Board of Governors of The North & South West Durham Learning Federation wishes to appoint a Enhanced Teaching Assistant - SEN to work initially at The Oaks Secondary School but there may be a requirement to work at Evergreen Primary School or Croft Community School. 

Calculation of term time only plus two weeks’ pay
Term time only plus two additional weeks’ pay is calculated on the basis of the following:
• Number of ‘teaching’ weeks – 38 weeks; plus
• Public (bank) holidays – 1.6 weeks (8 days); plus
• Two additional weeks, inclusive of CPD – 2 weeks; plus
• Individual leave entitlement - 5.4 weeks (27 days) or 6.4 weeks (32 days)
Individual leave entitlement is calculated on the length of continuous service. Employees with less than 5 years’ service will receive 27 days annual leave. Employees with more than 5 years’ service will receive 32 days annual leave.
For example:
Calculation for employees with less than 5 years’ service:
40 weeks (term time plus 2) + 27 days (annual leave) + 8 days (public holidays) = 47 weeks’ pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments
Calculation for employees with more than 5 years’ service:
40 weeks (term time plus 2) + 32 days (annual leave) + 8 days (public holidays) = 48 weeks’ pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments

Applications are therefore invited from suitably qualified persons who hold a Nursery Nurse/ Classroom Assistant to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent: NNEB, CACHE Diploma in Nursery Nursing, BTEC Diploma in Nursery Nursing. Experience of carrying out educational and social programmes with individuals or groups of young people with SEN is desirable. 

Application packs and further information are available from and returnable to: 
Miss S Cochrane, School Business Manager at s.cochrane200@theoaks.durham.sch.uk

Closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday 22nd November 2023 at 12pm.
Interview date: Wednesday 22nd November 2023 at 12 noon.

In line with the County Council’s Recruitment & Selection Policy, please note that we are unable to accept CV’s.
Any information provided on CV’s will not be considered for short-listing purposes.

The Oaks Secondary School is maintained by Durham County Council which is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications are welcome from applicants from all sections of the community. Applicants with disabilities will be invited for interview if the essential job criteria are met.

The Oaks Secondary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to pre-employment and DBS enhanced disclosure checks.

The Oaks Secondary School
Rock Road, 
Spennymoor, 
Co Durham, 
DL16 7DB

Tel: 01388 827380
Email: s.cochrane200@theoaks.durham.sch.uk
Website: www.theoaksschool.co.uk
Please note
This job is closed for applications.