Teaching Assistant

Douglas Bader School
Filby Road
Badersfield
Norwich
NR10 5JW

Tel: 01603 737764
Website: www.unityeducationtrust.uk

• Salary– Scale D Point 5 £15,978 to Point 6 £16,269
• Part Time – 32HPW
• Term Time +1
• Required ASAP

We are looking for an individual with a passion for supporting young people to be successful in their learning.

The Douglas Bader School educates young people between the ages of 5-16 who have a wide range of complex social, emotional and mental health needs.

Applications are encouraged from people who have:

• Experience of and commitment to working in an educational setting.
• An adaptive, consistent and kind approach to supporting pupils to achieve their best.
• Good communication skills and the ability to build positive and professional relationships with pupils, parents/carers and multi agencies
• Positive behaviour management skills and are prepared to support pupils individually, in groups and whole class settings.
• A level of resilience and an exemplary attendance record.
• A commitment to training- we care about your training and development and offer regular CPD to enhance your professional skills.
• The attitude of really wanting to make a difference to the lives of our young people
• A team player

This is not a traditional teaching assistant role. This would suit candidates with experience of alternative education and/or youth work.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our supportive, dedicated and hardworking team
Visits to Douglas Bader School are encouraged and welcomed or if you would like more information please contact Louise Beasley on lbeasley@dba.unity-ed.uk

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No CVs accepted – Please complete an official application form if you wish to be considered for this role.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications irrespective of race, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation and/or age. We value the individuality and creativity that every worker potentially brings to the workforce.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. Evidence of qualifications is compulsory.

This post will come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.