Teaching Assistant

Vacancy Summary

Teaching Assistant

Permanent

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

Permanent, TTO plus 5 days

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’.

Vacancy Information

We are looking for a teaching assistant  who is hardworking, enthusiastic with a passion for supporting the delivery of excellent outcomes for the pupils in our care.

‘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

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: 9am, Friday 19th July 2024

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.

Candidates can apply online for this post. If you are registered, please follow the apply now process. If you are not registered, then please register now and follow the apply now process.