Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Permanent, TTO plus 5 days

Band 5, Point 4-6 (Actual Salary £17,460 to £18,048)

Hours: 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.20am – 3.20pm

‘CAT employs rolling recruitment methodologies, with shortlisting and interviews for some roles taking place as and when applications are received. This may mean that some roles are recruited to before the closing date, and therefore advise that applications are made without undue delay’.

‘Learning for Life’ defines the ethos and values of High Park as a school for pupils with Communication and Interaction difficulties. We have a unique place in the education system in Bradford and in providing a resource for pupils aged 3 - 19 who need our structures and approaches to learning.

If you are interested in pursuing a career in mental health or education and are interested in joining a multi-disciplinary team combining teaching and therapeutic approaches; this presents a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills and contribute to the development and education of our children and young people. Ideal candidates will be hardworking, enthusiastic with a passion for supporting the delivery of excellent outcomes for the pupils in our care.

The successful candidates will demonstrate:

·       A good command of the English language both written and verbal

·       A commitment to working within a multi-disciplinary team

·       A calm, positive and resilient manner

·       A desire to develop and implement a range of teaching and therapeutic strategies to support learning

·       Be flexible, using your own initiative when required and willing to undertake all professional development opportunities

In return we can offer you:

·       A fantastic programme of CPD that offers comprehensive development in the areas of   neurodiversity including autism, communication, behaviour and sensory processing

·       An opportunity to work as part of a multidisciplinary team including teachers and therapists

·       A dynamic and supportive community that is committed to school improvement

·       A caring working environment where the education and welfare of pupils and staff are central to our practice

Employee welfare is important to us and see them as the Trust’s prime asset. Therefore, we look after our staff and offer a comprehensive range of employee benefits through our Carlton Cares programme.

Employee Benefits - Carlton Academy Trust

If you would like to apply for this vacancy, please complete the Equalities Monitoring Form and the Application Form. No additional supporting statements or CVs will be considered. 

Once you have completed the two documents, please forward to hr@catrust.uk

We strongly encourage visits to the school; to arrange a convenient time please contact Anita Riedel, Recruitment Manager.

E: recruitment@catrust.uk

W: www.carltonacademytrust.co.uk

Closing date for applications: Monday 9th September 2024 – 9.00am

The school has adopted the principles of Safer Recruitment and will safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to do the same. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and subscribe to the DBS update service.

Carlton Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer.