PPA Cover - Wooburn Green, United Kingdom - Buckinghamshire Council
Description
Location: Bourne End
Overview
"Staff are happy and proud to work at the school. They feel highly valued by leaders and are highly motivated to help pupils achieve their best." Ofsted Inspection Report February 2024.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Teacher or a HLTA with the relevant skill set, to join the supportive and dedicated team at our primary special school for children experiencing difficulties with Communication and Interaction (within the Moderate Learning difficulty range) in September 2024. This post would provide cover for class teachers' PPA time on a timetabled basis across the whole school. You will be a key part of the team that ensures children reach their goals in a school that nurtures the progress of every individual.
Term time only
Salary Type: Salary dependent on qualificationTeacher - MPS Salary Range (depending on experience) plus SEN Allowance, HLTA - Bucks Pay Range 4 £29,477 - £31,645 pro-rata (Actual Salary: £25,123 - £27,464)
Salary details: Teacher - MPS Salary Range (depending on experience) plus SEN Allowance, HLTA - Bucks Pay Range 4 £29,477 - £31,645 pro-rata (Actual Salary: £25,123 - £27,464)
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Closing date: 16/05/2024 00:00
Interviews to be held: To be confirmed - Applications will be considered on receipt and we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. We reserve the right to interview candidates and withdraw the post if an appointment is made.
About us
We are a coeducational primary special school for children who learn within the National Curriculum expectations at a MLd needs relevant level, and who experience difficulties arising from communication and interaction. The vast majority of our pupils also have a diagnosis of ASd. The school's expansion allows us to build on our success at the forefront of pioneering practice driven by evidence based development of innovative approaches to learning.
About the role
The successful applicant will be an integral part of helping us to further develop our social and emotional and personal development curriculum, working with experienced Assistant Heads to review and extend our current successful curriculum to support our pupil's development. They will be responsible for delivery for the majority of this part of the curriculum initially.
Westfield is a calm, friendly and exciting place to work with superb space and facilities, a committed and welcoming team of staff and governors and strong, supportive management. We can offer you:
• Professional development opportunities
• Innovative approaches to teaching and learning
• A positive, caring and forward thinking environment
• Frequent and regular bespoke training and support to fully develop your skills, knowledge and understanding of SEN
Please see the attached Job Description for more information.
About you
We welcome applications from teachers or HLTAs who have a high level of professional curiosity and a willingness to try new things Enjoyment of "blue sky" thinking and a willingness to try things out, even if they go wrong, is essential.
This post offers either a teacher or HLTA, the opportunity to develop their professional expertise. We are looking for someone who is:
• An intelligent and reflective practitioner seeking to extend their professional skills
• Flexible in their approach to school life and positive in outlook
• Well organised and calm with a systematic approach to learning
• Able to work as a member of a team, providing motivation and support to colleagues
• Able to teach within the national curriculum ensuring pupils make progress
Please see the attached Person Specification for more information.