Teaching Assistant - Personal Care

Job Description

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Required as soon as possible

30 hours per week

Term time only (38 working weeks)

Pay scale 2 Points 14-16

Actual starting salary £11247.18

One year fixed term contract in the first instance

Plume Academy is seeking to employ a Teaching Assistant - Personal Care to join our successful SEND Faculty and assist in the support and development of students with special educational needs and to assist with the provision of personal support needed for students with specialised care needs.

Qualifications in Maths and English at a C grade or equivalent are required. Previous experience, particularly of young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties is desirable. The role may also involve supporting students who follow a vocational timetable, which includes supporting students on their college and work experience placements off site.

Plume Academy is a friendly, supportive and aspirant educational establishment where the professional development of all staff is given a high priority. Plume's very positive last Ofsted inspection judged the Academy as 'Good' in all areas, including the Sixth Form.

Plume Academy is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are therefore subject to satisfactory DBS and Immigration checks, together with the receipt of satisfactory references and only applications submitted on the Academy's application form will be considered.

For full details and an application pack, please visit our website at www.plume.essex.sch.uk or email personnel@plume.essex.sch.uk

Closing date: Noon onThursday 22 February 2018

Information about the School

Work at a place where you feel valued and recognised. An environment where imagination and creativity counts. Work with us.

Currently the third largest secondary school in Essex as a single academy trust and growing, we are focused on enhancing our future structure and have roles where we are seeking people who can bring fresh perspectives and new variety for the benefits of our students. At Plume Academy you will find the space to develop your talents, the freedom to contribute and the opportunity to grow as part of our welcoming and inclusive family. Employing over 250 staff, from teaching and learning to management and administration, you will find opportunities at every level, across both of our campuses.

Our people share a determination to push boundaries, think differently and achieve more. As an employee, you’ll play a crucial part in assisting with our continual development. In return, we will support, nurture and reward you with benefits from training and development to responsibility recognition.

Plume had a successful Ofsted inspection in November 2023 and was judged a ‘good’ Academy. Ofsted acknowledged the high quality of teaching and excellent relationships in the Academy.

Plume Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are therefore subject to satisfactory DBS and Immigration Checks, demonstration of ability, together with the receipt of references.

If you would like to telephone the HR Department prior to completing the application form, they would be pleased to discuss the role in further detail and arrange a visit to the academy.

We look forward to hearing from you!

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.