Teaching Assistant - Bidwell Brook School

Bidwell Brook School in Dartington, part of the Learn to Live Federation, is a Special School for children and young people aged 3 - 19 with severe or profound and multiple learning difficulties. We have a Teaching Assistant vacancy to start as soon as possible.

You will support students as part of a class team. We offer a child centred curriculum and you will enable our students to access learning opportunities and to achieve their full potential both educationally and emotionally. You will help deliver pre-planned learning, care and therapy programmes in an inspiring learning environment.

Although previous experience of working with children in an educational setting is preferable, it is as important to be positive, have enthusiasm, empathy and a willingness to learn and follow instructions.

You will have excellent communication skills, be confident using IT, be flexible and resilient.

This vacancy is Tuesday to Friday, working hours are 8.50am to 3.20pm, with a 4pm finish once a week for a team meeting, totalling 24 hours and 40 minutes per week. All positions are term time working, 39 weeks per annum.

We offer a range of excellent benefits that include Local Government Pension Scheme, employee assistance programme, staff discounts, cycle to work scheme and childcare vouchers.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This role requires a DBS disclosure.
This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
Online searches may be done as part of pre-recruitment checks.

A job description and application form are available to download from the attached below and the vacancy page on the school website. We do not accept CV's.

Please email completed application forms to: mcamier@bidwellbrook.devon.sch.uk.

Closing date for applications: Monday 19th February 2024.

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