Teaching Assistant-Perm
Heathermount School
Ascot
- £18,992 - £22,930 per year
- New
- Salary:
- Depending on qualifications and experience
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- ASAP
- Apply by:
- 11 October 2024
Job overview
Heathermount is a day school, owned by Cavendish, set in 14 acres of beautiful grounds in Ascot, Berkshire.
We provide a high-quality education for students aged 5-18 who have a primary diagnosis of Autism. All our students have an Educational Health & Care Plan. We are a well-resourced school with small classes (max 8) with students supported by a team of educational and therapeutic staff who work in unison to achieve the best outcome for our learners.
Teaching assistants support our students in their learning by either working with individuals or groups of students. They also contribute to the assessment, planning, recording, monitoring, and reporting of students’ progress. The post will require the successful applicant to undertake any such duties as may be assigned which are consistent with the nature of the job and the level of responsibility.
We are a forward looking and ambitious school with a passion for making a difference to the lives and education of our young people and our hard working, talented staff.
Why work for us:
- A chance for you to be creative and have an impact on the learning of our students.
- To work alongside a friendly and passionate team of professionals.
- We provide a comprehensive CPD programme to aid you in developing your career further.
- To work in a setting that has achieved Advanced Autism Accreditation in July 2021.
- The chance to work in a school that received a “Good” Ofsted inspection in Feb 2019 and who aspire to achieve outstanding in the future.
- A competitive salary and contributions to your pension.
Benefits included:
- Performance related bonus
- Life Insurance cover @2 x your basic salary
- Subsidised lunches
- Employee assistance and well-being support and advice
- Free onsite parking
- Long service awards
- Cycle to Work Scheme
Please do not hesitate to call the school for an informal chat or come and visit us and meet our inspiring, wonderful young people and our hard working, talented staff. We welcome interest from colleagues from both mainstream and special or alternative provisions.
Please contact us for further information, on 01344 875101 or by email to admin@heathermount.co.uk.
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone’s responsibility. Everyone who comes into contact with children and their families has a role to play. Heathermount School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and carry out their safeguarding responsibilities as per the job description and personal specification for their role.
Any successful applicant will be required to undergo the child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an enhanced disclosure from the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service), Barred List check, online searches, and a minimum of 2 references from previous employers.
For more information about the DBS please see: https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.
This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
We evaluate applications on receipt and may contact suitable candidates for interview before the closing date. Please note, the role will close as soon as a successful candidate is appointed so early application is recommended.
Closing Date: 11/10/2024
Interview date: 21/10/2024
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About Heathermount School
Building confidence & preparing students for life
We are an Independent sepecial school specialising in a broad and balanced education for children and young people aged between 5 and 18 years old with Autistic Spectrum Conditions. We are a well resourced day school with excellent facilities. Located within 14 acres of beautiful grounds in Ascot we make good use of our setting to improve students' well-being. It is a calming environment to help manage anxieties. Our class sizes are small (max 8 in Secondary). Students follow a range of pathways, according to their individual needs and take qualifications ranging from ASDAN and Functional Skills through to Level 2 NVQ/BTEC and GCSEs. Both core and vocational courses are available and students enjoy the opportunity to study business administration, catering and horticulture alongside more traditional subjects.
In summer 2021 we proudly achieved the highly regarded Advanced Autism Accreditation status as well as the Leading Parent Partnership Award (LPPA) and Wellbeing Award for Schools (WAS). Our last Ofsted Report in February 2019 concluded that we are a good school with the potential to become outstanding in the near future and this is very much a focus for the whole staff.
Heathermount School is part of the Cavendish Education Group.
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