Job Introduction
Are you passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of children and young people? Do you have a good understanding of child development and learning, plus a proven ability to work flexibly throughout a school in order to meet the needs of students with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities? Would you relish being an integral part of a supportive team in our exciting new school?
If you share our passion for making a real difference to the lives of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, this could be a great role for you. Previous special school experience is not necessary.
Benefits of working at Bloxham Grove Academy include:
- Contribution towards glasses and eye tests for DSE use
- Salary sacrifice schemes, including cycle to work
- Perk Box - discount and wellbeing platform membership
- 24/7 access to a free Employee Assistance Programme to provide confidential advice and guidance
- Membership to Wisdom, a wellbeing app
About the Role
- Assist in the educational and social development of students under the direction and guidance of the Head Teacher, SENCO and class teachers
- Assist in the implementation of Termly Outcome Plans and Individual Behaviour Plans for students and help monitor their progress
- Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities
- Work with other professionals, such as speech therapists and occupational therapists, as necessary
- Assist class teachers with maintaining student records
- Support students with emotional or behavioural problems and help develop their social and independence skills
More information about the role can be found in the job pack
About You
- Level 2 (GCSE or equivalent) in mathematics and English, or suitable equivalent experience
- Understanding of child development and learning
- Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities
- Willingness and ability to undertake physical management of students, following appropriate training (Team Teach)
- Willingness to undertake First Aid training and to attend to the medical, first aid and personal needs of students
- Ability to take an active role in the support of PE lessons
- Effective use of ICT to support learning
How to Apply
To see the candidate information pack and application form please follow the link to our website https://bloxhamgroveacademy.co.uk/current-vacancies/
To apply for this post, please email your completed application form to:
recruitment@bloxhamgroveacademy.co.uk
Deadline: Friday 17 January 2025 at 9:00am
The Gallery Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment with The Gallery Trust is subject to verification of ID and qualifications, satisfactory evidence of the right to work in the UK, health clearance, NCTL and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check. The Gallery Trust is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from candidates from all ethnic and community backgrounds.
