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Learning Coach for SEN Resource Provision (Dilkes PLC)
Thurrock Band 4 Point 12: £17,553 FTE (actual salary £14,624)
35 hours per week term time only plus 5 training days
Start date: As soon as possible
Energetic, enthusiastic, resilient staff member needed for this physically demanding role supporting and coaching primary aged pupils who present with challenging behaviour. The ability to build rapport with pupils exhibiting extremely challenging behaviour is essential.
Working in a resource base, as part of a specialist team, within a main school setting, the successful candidate will be given full training and support.
As a National Teaching School there are also possible opportunities to progress onto a teacher training programme if the candidate wishes to further their career.
Closing Date: Sunday 3rd September
Interview Date: Wednesday 6th September 2017
Dilkes Academy is an 'outstanding' school (Ofsted, April 2012) and became a National Teaching School in April 2013. Dilkes Academy offers fantastic professional development opportunities. Application packs are available on our school website, www.dilkesacademy.org.uk Application forms should be sent direct to the school. For any enquiries, please contact the school on 01708 852128.
Dilkes Academy is committed to safeguarding children and the successful candidate will be subjected to an enhanced DBS check.
Information about the School
Our pupils are aged 3 – 11, ranging from Nursery to Year 6, and mainly live in the area surrounding the school.
At Dilkes we want our children to be happy, confident and to share a passion for learning. We help them to achieve highly and make outstanding progress.
We value every child and ensure that we foster the individuality of their interests and experiences. Our bespoke curriculum is carefully planned to enable us to teach all the National Curriculum subjects in a creative and inspiring way. We engage children in a range of activities that enable them to develop their knowledge and skills, and equip them for life beyond school.
We are very proud of the achievements of our pupils, and this pride is echoed by the pupils themselves. We strive to continue to build on the outstanding provision that Dilkes Academy offers.
"We strive to ensure high achievement and a happy educational experience for every child."