Learning Support Assistant/Teaching Assistant
Magdalen Court School
Victoria Park Road, Exeter EX2 4NU
- £12.70 per hour
- Expired
- Salary:
- £20,104 (actual annual salary); FTE £24,496 (pay award pending)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2024
- Apply by:
- 25 July 2024
Job overview
Magdalen Court School provides education for approximately 100 learners with special educational needs. The focus for the school is to support pupils with high levels of anxiety and specific learning difficulties including autism.
Magdalen Court School strives to create an environment where each pupil’s individual strengths, talents and aptitudes are nurtured and developed. It is an inclusive school which works to provide a first-class education that encourages pupils to think independently and to develop their full intellectual, creative and physical potential. Its success is the result of the recognition of the unique worth and importance of each child.
By knowing every pupil socially, emotionally and academically, Magdalen Court School can be sure that each pupil will flourish and acquire the confidence and self-belief to achieve a fulfilling and successful future and to become confident, accomplished and ambitious young adults.
Role: Learning Support Assistant/Teaching Assistant (TA)
Salary: £20,104 (actual annual salary)/£12.70 p/h; FTE £24,496 (pay award pending)
Hours: 37.5 Hours per week, 36.6 Weeks per Year
Contract type: Permanent, term time
Main purpose
The Learning Support Assistant will:
• Work in partnership with class teachers to support the learning of a child with an Education, Health Care and Plan (EHCP), and other children as appropriate in line with National Curriculum, SEN code of practice and school policies and procedures.
• Promote pupils’ independence, self-esteem and social inclusion
• Give support to pupils, individually or in groups, so they can access the curriculum, take part in learning and experience a sense of achievement.
Please refer to the Job Description for more details.
A full induction programme and opportunities for professional development will be provided. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check. Please ensure you read and understand our Privacy Notice, which is attached with this pack, before applying. We make appointments in accordance with our Recruitment and Selection Policy.
Interested applicants may email haustin@magdalencourt.org to discuss the role further and/or arrange a visit.
How to apply:
Please complete the application form which accompanies this advert and can also be found on our school website www.magdalencourt.org
When completing application forms, applicants are advised that submitting an incorrect or insufficiently completed application form will result in non-selection for an interview. Particular attention should be made to supplying a full career history since secondary education and referees meeting the required criteria.
SEND COMPLETED APPLICATIONS TO: haustin@magdalencourt.org
Closing date: 25/07/2024
Start of employment: September 2024
Please note: CVs will not be considered.
Please note that we reserve the right to conclude the application period before the closing date. We will be reviewing the applications and shortlisting for this post during the advertising period and the role may therefore be filled prior to the closing date.
Attached documents
About Magdalen Court School
- Magdalen Court School
- Victoria Park Road, Exeter
- Devon
- EX2 4NU
- United Kingdom
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