Send Teaching Assistant - Salisbury, United Kingdom - Reach South Academy Trust

Reach South Academy Trust

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Salisbury, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Are you a caring and compassionate person, with a passion for working with neurodiverse young people? Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity to be part of a team which makes a real difference to children and their families?

If so, Reach South Academy Trust wants to hear from you

We are looking for inspirational SEND Teaching Assistants to join SAIL Academy in Salisbury as soon as possible.

Post:
SEND Teaching Assistant

Location:
Salisbury Academy for Inspirational Learners (SAIL), Salisbury, Wiltshire

Salary Range:
Grade F £25,119 rising to £26,421 per annum pro rata

Hours/Contract Type:
Permanent, 31.25 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term-time)

About the role
As a member of our school team at SAIL, you will:

Assist in the support and inclusion of children and young people with a wide range of special educational needs and difficulties, either in groups or 1:1 work
Support pupils' academic and social communication needs
Support positive social and emotional wellbeing, enabling pupils to engage in learning in and out of the school environment

What we're looking for

Have a good knowledge and understanding of Autism and appropriate strategies to support pupils with this need, e.g. TEACHH
Have knowledge and understanding of social, emotional and mental health needs, and cognitive needs, that affect children and young people's development
Have excellent listening skills and the ability to build strong, trusting relationships
Be resilient and able to take regular responsibility for agreed learning activities
Be able to promote and support the inclusion of all pupils in learning and social skills activities
Be able to use positive and personalised anxiety management strategies

About the School

SAIL (Salisbury Academy for Inspiration Learners) is a day specialist provider of education in Salisbury, Wiltshire for children and young people aged from 4 to 19 years who have a diagnosis of Autism or an SEMH profile.

We are a growing school which opened in September 2023 and currently have around 80 students.

Our aim is to build safe, independent lives for the Autistic and SEMH population through a process of understanding, support, and enablement.

We personalise each child's curriculum, care, and therapeutic package to support them to achieve and experience success and independence.

About the Trust

Reach South is a young and developing Trust which operates across the South West of England with the aim of delivering all through 3-19 education.

We operate 17 academies in Bournemouth, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire. We are building this Trust on a clear set of values, behaviours and curriculum principles.

At the heart of those values and principles is a belief in our young people and a determination to support them to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes to become the successful citizens for today and all of their tomorrows.

What we can offer

You will be working as part of a dynamic, committed team in a role which offers high job satisfaction and the chance to make a real difference to the children and families you work with.

We recognise what our people do and how hard they work, and we believe in giving back.

You will have access to a range of benefits and opportunities, including:

Competitive salary and LGPS pension
Great career and development opportunities in a growing school
A wide professional network as part of the Reach South family
Employee Assistance Programme, including free 24/7 counselling and information line
Wellbeing schemes, including Cycle to Work scheme and gym discounts
Free willwriting service
Lifestyle savings and discounts

How can I find out more about this opportunity?

How do I apply?

Next interview date:
Interviews are provisionally booked for
the week commencing 6 May 2024.

Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent

Salary:
£25,119.00-£26,421.00 per year

Expected hours: 31.25 per week

Work Location:
In person

Application deadline: 28/04/2024

Reference ID: 240301S2