Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Job Summary

Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Salary: Band 5, SCP 4-6 (£16,577 - £17,135 per annum (actual salary))

Contract Type: Permanent

31 hours per week, term time plus 4 days

Chellow Heights Special School would like to appoint a Special Needs Teaching Assistant to join our expanding team to work in small classes of pupils in a special school setting. The successful candidate will be an outstanding practitioner with passion and commitment to make a difference. The successful candidate will support pupils in Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.

We are looking to recruit SNTAs who are experienced in working with children with a range of special needs. The post will be based at either the West or South site. You will work as part of a team of specialist staff to contribute to the effective and efficient teaching and learning of pupils with additional needs.

Please read the following notes before completing the Application Form. If you require assistance with this form please contact the school.

Please note: We do not accept CV’s.

As we follow Safeguarding regulations, all gaps in employed must be explained.

Read ALL enclosed information, particularly the Job Description and Personnel Specification before completing the form.

Give all the information you can about yourself and tell us why you think you are suitable for the job. Please indicate how you meet the requirements of the Personnel Specification in the specific sections provided on this form.

You must provide at least TWO referees, one of which must be your present or most recent employer. If you have not previously been employed, give the name of someone who knows you well. Please do not give the name of a relative.

The personnel specification describes the job requirements on which the short listing and selection decision will be based. To be selected for an appointment you must be able to show that you meet all the ‘essential’ requirements for the post. The very best candidates are most likely to also meet the ‘desirable’ criteria. To ensure that the short-listing panel can make a proper assessment of your suitability for the post, please ensure that the application shows how you meet the requirements set out in the personnel specification.

For further details please email: hradmin@chellowheightsschool.co.uk

Closing Date:12 Noon, Monday 12th February 2024