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Closing Date: Monday 27th June 2022 at 4pm. Only successful applicants will be contacted for interview. The post is for a September 2022 start.
Job Title: Teaching Assistant for a pupil(s) with an Educational Health Care Plan
Place: Belmont Castle Academy
Responsible to: Principle
Line Manager: SENCo
Level: Band A £18,639 -£20,576 Full Time Equivalent
28hrs 45 minutes per week Monday to Friday, Term time only. Includes playtime and MDA duties for the right candidate.
We at BCA are looking for an enthusiastic and hardworking person to join our SEN department. You will support a named child/children, with an EHC Plan. The contract is conditional to the child/children staying at Belmont Castle Academy and\or the EHCP continuing. Should either of these conditions change then the post may cease. Your role will include;
o supporting a named child with the curriculum and day to day school life
o delivering activities and interventions as required under direction of the class teacher and SENCo
o communicating effectively with pupils, parents and staff
o supervising breaktime activities
o development of the physical and mental well-being of pupils as directed by a teacher
o may be utilised as a class Teaching Assistant when required
o you will be well supported by the Class Teacher, Headteacher and SENCO
You must be an enthusiastic, driven, passionate individual, have high standards and love working with children. Do the following requirements apply to you?
o experience working with primary age pupils, preferably on a 1:1 basis is desirable but not essential
o experience working with children with complex needs is desirable but not essential
o excellent written and oral communication skills
o possess, at least, GCSE's in English and Maths (Grade C or above) - or NVQ level 2 Literacy and Numeracy or equivalent
o have a strong and caring personality and is calm, patient and firm
o will work autonomously and as part of a team
For further details, please contact Mrs Nicholas - email bursar@belmontcastleacademy.org. CVs will not be accepted. The application pack can be download from the vacancies section on our website www.belmontcastleacademy.org
As a school, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children. The appointment will be subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau, medical checks, and satisfactory references.