Level 3 SEND Teaching Assistant- Unit Provision
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School:
Pennyman Primary Academy -
Location:
County Durham, Darlington, Gateshead, Hartlepool, Newcastle, Stockton-on-Tees -
Salary:
£24,496-£25,878), pro-rata (£20,532-£21,690 -
Hours:
35 -
Contractual Status:
Permanent -
Closing Date:
2nd Oct 2023
Level 3 SEND Teaching Assistant- Unit Provision
Status: Permanent and Fixed Term contract (in the first instance)
Required: 6th November or as soon as possible
Salary: NJC POINT 12-15 (FTE £24,496-£25,878), pro-rata (£20,532-£21,690)
Hours: 35 hours, term time only (TTO) plus 2 weeks including 5 PD Days
Reporting to: Deputy Headteacher
Academy: Pennyman Primary Academy, Fulbeck Road, Middlesbrough, TS3 0QS
About the Trust
The Trust was established in 2015 and provides education and enrichment activities to more than 1100 children across five Academies, located in Middlesbrough and Redcar and Cleveland local authority areas. Academies within the Trust are:
- Brambles Primary Academy (3 to 11 years),
- Discovery Special Academy (2 to 16 years),
- Dormanstown Primary Academy (3 to 11 years),
- Pennyman Primary Academy (3 to 11 years), and
- Wilton Primary Academy (3 to 11 years).
Tees Valley Education wish to appoint an enthusiastic, experienced and committed Level 3 SEND Teaching Assistant. This position would be to work with children across the primary age range.
About the role we are looking to appoint:
Pennyman Primary Academy is a larger than average sized primary school. It is a mainstream academy with a specialist designated unit for children with complex physical and medical needs and associated communication and learning needs. Pennyman Academy was originally formed through the amalgamation of a mainstream and specialist provision. This role is to work within our Unit provision.
We are looking to appoint a dedicated teaching assistant, who is proactive, enthusiastic, energetic and reliable. As a Level 3 SEND Teaching Assistant, you will work alongside the class teacher, helping pupils to get the most out of their learning and supporting individuals or groups of pupils.
We are looking for someone who enjoys working with children, can remain calm and positive, and has strong communication and interpersonal skills. We are looking for someone who can be a role model to our children and support them in being successful.
What the Trust will provide the successful candidate with:
- A workplace where all staff are valued and treated with respect as outlined within the Trust’s Diamond Standards
- A passionate, enthusiastic and supportive Leadership Team
- A listening and learning organisation where all staff are encouraged to be curious and share ideas for the Trust/academies/team to improve
- Hard working, committed and dedicated staff who strive to gain the best outcomes for all children across the Trust’s academies
- Dedicated approach to children’s learning to encourage them all to be the best they can be
- Career enhancement opportunities within areas of interest as well as supporting ongoing professional development and training specific to job role
- Dedicated line manager to discuss work streams and capacity
- Free access to the Trust’s Wellbeing offer, which includes counselling, access to GP, Mindfulness and so much more.
- Free parking
- Enrolment into the local government pension scheme
- All support contracts are employed on National Joint Council (NJC) for local government services (also known as Green book)
- Benefits of the Trust’s Staff Charter which can be found at TVED Staff Charter.
Safeguarding requirements for the role:
Tees Valley Education Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and, therefore, all convictions, cautions and bind-overs, including those regarded as “spent” must be declared. The Trust’s Recruitment of Ex-Offender policy can be requested or visit the Trust’s website.
Applications are invited from prospective candidates who demonstrate that they are able to meet the essential criteria set out in the person specification and who have the vision, values and tenacity to join an outstanding team and help continue the journey towards excellence.
Pennyman Primary Academy
Tees Valley academies believe in excellence as a birth right. All children, regardless of circumstance, have an entitlement to a world class education. The Academy Head Teachers operate in an atmosphere of trust, honesty, integrity and an unwavering commitment to excellence for children. They firmly believe there should be “no excuses or barriers!” in education. Visit School WebsiteApplying by post
An application form is attached below. Application packs can be downloaded or printed directly from the Trust website www.teesvalleyeducation.co.uk or requested from the academy. Only applications via the Trust’s official application form will be accepted. Please do not submit a CV as substitute for part or full application form, the information will not be accepted or considered.
If you are submitting your completed application form by e-mail to pennyman@teesvalleyeducation.co.uk – please be aware the academy cannot be responsible for any formatting anomalies when printing. Please add Pennyman L3 SEND Teaching Assistant in the subject box. If you are unable to submit an electronic application form, hand written or electronic printed copies should be posted or hand delivered to the following address for the attention of Mrs L Stogdale.
Tees Valley Education
Pennyman Primary Academy
Fulbeck Road
MIDDLESBROUGH
TS3 0QS