Teaching Assistants - Milnthorpe, United Kingdom - City College Coventry

City College Coventry

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Milnthorpe, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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These roles are working 39 weeks per year during school term time and INSET plus 6 weeks holiday to be taken during school closure periods.

At Kedleston Group, our vision is simple, every provision we operate will be recognised as 'outstanding' in every way. We will never be the biggest, but we will lead, and others will follow.

About the role:

As Teaching Assistant or Higher Level Teaching Assistant at Wings Cumbria School, you will be an integral part of our team who put the children and young people at the heart of everything we do.

You will work under the guidance of the class teacher to support teaching and learning in the classroom and provide general support in the management and organisation of the pupils.

You will use behaviour management strategies effectively and in line with the school's policy and procedures, which contribute to a purposeful learning environment and promote the inclusion of all pupils ensuring they have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.

All staff are responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school.

About you:

Ideally, for this role, we are looking for applicants who have experience of working with children with SEMH needs and have a passion for supporting young people to learn and develop but more importantly, people who wants to make a difference to the lives and education of our children and young people.

We would love to hear from you if you share our passion and commitment to developing confident and capable young people by meeting their educational, health and social care needs in structured, nurturing school and home provisions.

Why work for us?
- a competitive salary and generous annual leave entitlement
- a comprehensive induction programme
- continued professional development and training
- contributions to your pension
- a friendly, passionate team committed to getting the best outcomes for our young people

Benefits include:
- £500 refer-a-friend bonus

OFSTED bonuses

- life assurance
- cycle to work scheme and laptop loans
- discounts on cinema trips, electronics, fashion, home and garden, travel, groceries, gifts, utilities, health and fitness
- birthday treats
- long service and employee of the month awards
- employee assistance and counselling service, wellbeing support and advice

About us:

Wings School Cumbria, part of Kedleston Group Limited, is an independent specialist residential and day school in Kendal for children and young people aged between the ages of 9 and 17.

We support and care for children and young people who have identified social, emotional and mental health needs.

They may also have learning difficulties such as autistic spectrum disorders including Asperger's Syndrome, Attention Deficit Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, moderate learning difficulties and other specific learning difficulties.

We are proud of our work, the team that we are, and the care that we offer, resulting in our Good Ofsted inspection in November 2021.

Education at Wings Cumbria was highly praised, with inspectors grading the school as "Good with Outstanding features", particularly noting the "excellent behaviour" of pupils who show "highly positive attitudes to their work" and the "outstanding" behaviour and attitudes of pupils as well as their personal development.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:

Safeguarding Statement:

Kedleston Group Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment.

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility.

You will be expected to engage in annual safeguarding training, be familiar with key policies and ensure you know the steps to take should you be made aware of a safeguarding or child protection concern.

You will remain vigilant and act swiftly if you have concerns about a child and be an appropriate role model for both children and colleagues at all times.