Teaching Assistants x 2 Positions

The Inclusion Team is looking to appoint enthusiastic, dedicated Teaching Assistants to support students in both our specialist provision ASC BASE and within the classroom. You will be skilled at engaging and motivating students who find learning and communicating a challenge in both the classroom and during intervention sessions. Our ASC Base is a provision which supports twelve students who are fully integrated into our mainstream school alongside their peers. These students are offered additional resources, interventions, and at times, different spaces to work in order to help them to succeed in our school.

For the Base we are looking for someone who:

• Has extensive SEN experience. 
• Has experience with non-verbal students, is knowledgeable and has experience in supporting children with complex needs. 
• Is confident to work with students with autism and associated difficulties.

   For the Classroom we are looking for someone who:

• Is enthusiastic and dedicated, with a passion for working with pupils who require additional support with their education.  
• Has experience in engaging with students who demonstrate behaviour and communication needs.
• Has a strong background in English and Maths.

(Experience of supporting students with SEND would be desirable but not essential)  

Both roles involve aiding the Teacher to deliver the curriculum. You will help children and young people to understand and access activities and overcome barriers to learning., You will work with students, staff and other professionals to achieve the best outcomes for our students who have special educational needs and/or disabilities. You will play a key role in the school as we strive to further develop inclusion.  

As your professional development is important to us, we offer a comprehensive package of CPD opportunities, including nationally recognised qualifications that suit all types of career progression. These are widely available, free of charge through the ALI (the Aspirations Learning Institute) at all of the Aspirations Academy schools. In addition, Budmouth has its very own Well-being Charter and working group, as we genuinely prioritise the well-being of our staff.

Budmouth Academy Weymouth is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to have an Enhanced DBS check in line with the government’s safer recruitment guidelines.

Budmouth Academy also values the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Full Information can be found via the Budmouth website www.budmouth-aspirations.org search job vacancies. For further information please contact Mrs Sally Emms, Vice Principal, semms@budmouth-aspirations.org at the above address.  

Start date: ASAP

Position One - Autism Base

30 hours per week

Term Time Only + Inset Days – 44.6518 weeks per year

Grade E Points 7 - 11

Salary - £16,867

Position Two – Classroom 

28 hours per week

Term Time Only + Inset Days – 44.6518 weeks per year

Grade E Points 7 - 11

Salary - £15,743

Closing Date: 11th October 2024

Interview Date: TBC

If applicants have not received a response from the school by 16th October 2024 they can assume they have not been successful with their application.