SEND Teaching Assistant - Permanent Post

Springwell School caters for the needs of primary aged pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties, Severe Learning Difficulties, Specific Learning Difficulties, Autistic Spectrum Disorders and Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties.

Due to our growing cohort, we need a dynamic, enthusiastic, experienced and appropriately qualified Teaching Assistant. We are looking for someone with the ability to motivate and enthuse children with special needs. The post could potentially be in any of our classes.

Springwell School, as part of Extol Academy Trust, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. It will ensure that the highest priority is given to following current guidance and regulations to keep the children in our care safe. As such this post is subject to safer recruitment measures and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (as amended) and requires an Enhanced check to be made through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.

Applicants must have the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English. Please state clearly which contract you are applying for. Applicants will also be expected to provide proof of qualifications.

If you would like to visit Springwell or discuss this post, please contact the Head Teacher (Zoe Westley), the Deputy Head Teacher (Sam Beacher) or the Assistant Head Teacher (Louise Hillan). They can be contacted via the school telephone number: 01429 280600.

References will be sought from current and previous employers. Testimonials and open references will not be accepted.