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Individual Needs Assistant (Primary)

Individual Needs Assistant (Primary)

Gildredge House

Eastbourne

Salary:
Starting salary: three point salary range starting at Point 13 on the Gildredge House Support Staff Scale 2017-18: £7,292pa pro rata (£16,230 FTE) rising to Point 15: £7,581pa pro rata (£16,872 FTE).
Job type:
Part Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2018
Apply by:
19 July 2018

Job overview

CLOSING DATE:  Friday 20th July 2018 at 9.00am

START DATE: September 2018 

INTERVIEWS: Tuesday 24th July 2018

HOURS OF WORK: Term time only, Monday to Friday, 20 hours per week

We are looking to appoint an exceptional candidate to our Primary team as an Individual Needs Assistant. This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity to join a fantastic team. For this role, the successful candidate must have experience in supporting a child on the autistic spectrum.

Our ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted judgement (June 2015) was only the start of the story. The challenge is to sustain and embed this excellence through every aspect of Gildredge House as it grows to full capacity in 2018/19.

At Gildredge House each individual is known and valued. Students are inspired to discover their passions and realise their academic potential. Your role will be essential in working alongside a student with additional needs and challenging behaviour to ensure they not only learn effectively, but also enjoy school and take a full part in wider school life. The successful candidate will work with the student both inside and outside of lessons and during social times to make sure their time at school is as enjoyable and meaningful as possible.

Gildredge House offers:

· continuity of education for boys and girls aged 4-19

· an expectation of high academic standards leading to Sixth Form studies

· strong discipline

· excellent pastoral care

· an extended school day and supervised prep for older students

· a range of extra-curricular activities for older students

· parent and community involvement

Our school motto: 'Aspire'

Starting salary: three point salary range starting at Point 13 on the Gildredge House Support Staff Scale 2017-18: £7,292pa pro rata (£16,230 FTE) rising to Point 15: £7,581pa pro rata (£16,872 FTE). You would be required to work 41 weeks per year (includes 36.4 weeks of term-time plus 1 week of INSET plus 3.6 weeks’ paid holiday), and 20 hours per week.

If you are interested in the position please download the Application Pack on our website at http://www.gildredgehouse.org.uk/vacancies/ Please complete the Application for Employment and References & Monitoring Form and return to careers@gildredgehouse.org.uk by 9.00am on Friday 20th July 2018.

If you wish to discuss the post further, please contact the Assistant Head Teacher: Director of Lower School, Mrs Catherine Geldard c.geldard@gildredgehouse.org.uk 

Gildredge House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All offers of employment with the school are subject to pre-employment checks which will include References, Health, Right to Work in UK, a satisfactory Enhanced DBS with Children’s Barred List check and a Declaration that neither they nor anyone who lives in the same household is a disqualified person under the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009.

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About Gildredge House

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  • Gildredge House
  • Compton Place Road, Eastbourne
  • East Sussex
  • BN20 8AB
  • United Kingdom
+44 1323 400650

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Our vision - Aspire, in all that we do.

At Gildredge House, our vision is clear and underpinned by a strong value-based education where learning in and out of the classroom is prioritised, to support students to achieve their potential and beyond. We have the highest aspirations for our school and every member of our school  community.

Our Vision

Our vision is to be a school that:

  • Aspires for balanced students who flourish through opportunities and learning experiences in and outside the classroom.
  • Aspires toward a culture of care and wellbeing, which results in optimal conditions for learning.
  • Aspires to be proud of the Gildredge House way, our uniform and attendance.
  • Aspires for all students to achieve their potential and beyond.
  • Aspires for an inclusive, all-through, values-based curriculum.
  • Aspires for students to understand their responsibility to be global citizens, contributing to a better world.
  • Aspires to celebrate students’ individual and collective achievements.
  • Aspires to engage young people in environmental education and action.
  • Aspires for a strong careers programme which supports students in further education, training, and employment.
  • Aspires to work collaboratively within our local, national, and global communities.

Aspire values

At Gildredge House, the strategic plan and vision for our school is underpinned by a values-based education. Our stakeholders have discussed, collaborated and developed this thinking to create six core values that we believe, ensure our students aspire and achieve success. We believe that this creates a strong learning environment that enhances personal and academic achievement whilst also developing students' social and relationship skills that will last throughout their lives. A positive learning environment is achieved through the positive values modelled by all members of our community from Reception to Year 13, Teachers to Parents. Our curriculum is developed with our Aspire values in mind and we recognise and reward students when they demonstrate them.

AMBITION - We relish new challenges or opportunities, always strive to do our best.

SUPPORT - We collaborate, encourage, and help others whilst accepting and responding to support ourselves. 

PERSEVERANCE - We have self-belief in overcoming challenges to be successful. 

INTEGRITY - We are honest and always do the right thing. 

REFLECTION - We consider our strengths and areas for development whilst making connections in our learning. 

EMPATHY - We understand the feelings and needs of others, supporting those who sometimes need our help.

The Gildredge House Way

Our school is founded upon high standards and high expectations of students’ attitude to learning. We expect a commitment from all students to the Gildredge House Way, in being Ready, Respectful and Safe, in and out of every lesson. We also believe it is important celebrate individual and collective achievements through a culture of ‘catching students in’.

Safer Recruitment

Gildredge House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All offers of employment with the school are subject to pre-employment checks which will include References, Health, Right to Work in UK, and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS with Children’s Barred List check .

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