Special Needs Welfare Practitioner - Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom - The Alpha Academies Trust

The Alpha Academies Trust

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Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

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Principal:
Ms J Schofield | Required: As Soon As Possible | Special Needs Welfare Practitioner| 32.5 Hour Per Week, Hours are 8: Monday - Friday, with a 3:45 finish on a Thursday | Term Time, Level 5, Actual Salary (£18,665 - £20,299)

The Discovery Academy is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, energetic Special Needs Welfare Practitioner to join our strong team of highly motivated professionals who work collaboratively to raise standards and expectations at all levels throughout Key Stages 3 and 4.

This role involves personal care of students and will include physical activities including, but not limited to, lifting and manual handling on a daily basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity for inspiring and aspirational individuals to join a creative, supportive faculty.

At the Discovery Academy our purpose is that we are committed to "delivering ambitious, high-quality teaching and learning every lesson, every day that overcomes inequality and allows every student to achieve success".

As an Academy we have created a culture around our core values of Pride, Respect and Commitment to ensure high expectations, positive relationships, and support for all students.

We believe having high expectations of behaviour and attitudes enables teachers to teach and students to develop in a caring, supportive environment.

The Academy boasts outstanding facilities, a state-of-the-art learning environment and was judged 'Good' following an inspection by Ofsted in January 2019.

Our growth programme includes a £4.5 million additional teaching facility.

The Academy is part of the Alpha Academies Trust which is located in Stoke-on-Trent and consists of two Secondary Schools, three Primary Schools and a Central Office team.

The Alpha Academies Trust has been established to create a network of primary and secondary academies in North Staffordshire. Our purpose is to deliver a first-class education for every child and overcome inequality. This means that we recruit outstanding staff and make their professional development a number one priority.

The Trust offers a benefits package which includes a good pension scheme with a current employer contribution of 26.2%, discounted gym membership for on-site gyms and 30% at Nuffield Health Stoke Fitness & Wellbeing Gym, free on-site parking, subsidised meals and Cyclescheme.

Annual leave entitlement starts from 28 days, increasing to 33 days after 5 years' service. We also offer an Employee Assistance Programme through Care first including counselling services.

Alpha Academies are committed to staff development and all staff are encouraged to be members of the Chartered College of Teaching.

This is financed by the Trust and colleagues are encouraged to access their resources and embark upon their qualifications.

Visits to our Academy are warmly welcomed, please contact the Academy to arrange a mutually convenient appointment.

Closing Date for this Post:
Friday 2nd February 2024 at 9:00am

Interview Date:
Week Commencing 5th February 2024

Salary:
£18,665.00-£20,299.00 per year

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