Teaching & Learning Assistant
Ref: SCH-PLT-0065Additional Information
Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO - Term time only Hours per Week: 37.00 Weeks per Year: 39.000 Pay Grade: Support Staff | SCP13 - SCP17The Role
37 Hours Per Week, Term Time + 5 training days.
FTE £26873 - £28770 / Actual £23075 - £24703
Permanent, Full Time and Part Time positions available
Thomas Bewick School is a specialist provision for autistic children and young people. We cater for children and young people aged 3 -19 years with a range of abilities and differences associated with Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) and all of our pupils have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).
The school is arranged over three different sites: our Broadwood Site based in Denton Burn, and our Site 1 and Site 2, both based in West Denton. Our relevant, exciting and challenging curriculum is taught and supported by a team of caring, friendly and dedicated staff who are trained in a range of ASC specific approaches and strategies. All of our pupils have access to an autism specific environment with a range of specialist facilities and activities available to support different aspects of their learning and development.
Ofsted reported the school as being ‘good’ in September 2023 and found that ‘…There are high aspirations for what pupils with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can achieve. Pupils receive good-quality care and support for their special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils enjoy coming to school and the curriculum is broad and ambitious. Pupils benefit from bespoke learning and therapeutic experiences.’
And this is what our staff say…
‘It is an honour to work at Thomas Bewick School and it is honestly the best job I have ever had. The school consistently puts the children at the forefront and it is a joy to see them thrive. The staff are super supportive and the CPD opportunities are amazing’ (Teacher).
Our commitment to you
In addition to being a highly rewarding job, by working with us you will develop your skills and expertise to become a highly specialist classroom practitioner, through access to a range of professional development experiences and training. You will also be working for a school and Trust who invest in our people. With KINDNESS being at the core of everything we do, you will be well looked after and will have access to a range of support through our Employee Assistance Programme.
Required as soon as possible, we are currently hiring kind, compassionate and fun-loving Teaching and Learning Assistants (TLAs) to play a key role in making every day in school a fantastic day for our amazing pupils. It is a highly rewarding job for people who are driven by making a positive difference to the lives and experiences of vulnerable children, young people and their families. It is a joy and a privilege to work with our pupils, who constantly inspire, amaze and surprise us with ‘wow moments’ every single day. So, if you want to witness this first hand and to be part of a fantastic team of highly skilled staff in a really special school, this opportunity is for you.
To learn more about Thomas Bewick School and Prosper Learning Trust, please visit https://www.prosperlearningtrust.co.uk/
Prosper Learning Trust was established in January 2018 with Newcastle Bridges School and Mary Astell Academy. Thomas Bewick School joined in 2019, Harry Watts opened in September 2020 and Gilbert Ward Academy opened in September 2023. We are striving to further build collaboration across the schools and grow as a Multi Academy Trust, whilst continuing to strengthen our relationships with schools outside the MAT for the benefit of our pupils.
The successful candidate will be deployed initially at Thomas Bewick School but will be expected to work at any Prosper Learning Trust site should the need arise. To arrange an informal discussion about the role, please contact admin@thomasbewick.newcastle.sch.uk
The Trust is proud to say that we match the Real Living Wage and we also offer successful candidates:
· A friendly and supportive team of staff who are willing to share expertise and learn from one another
· Opportunities for career development and support with development through Trust wide CPD programmes
· Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and support from the Trust's Wellbeing Network Group
· Access to either Teacher's Pension or Local Government Pension Scheme
Full details can be found on our website https://www.prosperlearningtrust.co.uk/121/why-work-for-us
Please note that all successful candidates will be required to complete an online pre-employment medical questionnaire.
Qualifications
| Qualification Title | Grade | |
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| 4 GCSEs Grade A-C (or equivalent eg Level 2 Numeracy/Literacy) including Maths and English (or working towards) |
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| NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent |
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Skills
| Personal Attributes | |
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| Should indicate an acceptance of, and a commitment to, the principles of the Academy's Equal Rights policies and practices as they relate to employment issues and to the delivery of services to the trust |
Essential
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| Commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people |
Essential
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| Ability to manage own time well to meet competing demands |
Essential
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| Ability to work outside normal trust hours if the need arises |
Desirable
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| Ability to work outside |
Essential
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| A positive attitude and commitment to equality |
Essential
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| Highly motivated showing resilience and reliability |
Essential
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| Experience of working in a team with a flexible approach |
Essential
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| Qualifications and Training | |
| Training in relevant learning strategies and specialist knowledge in particular curriculum areas |
Desirable
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| Abilities, Skills and Knowledge | |
| Understanding of principles of child development and learning processes. |
Desirable
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Safeguarding Information
Prosper Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, as well as vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to apply for Disclosure from the DBS.
The Trust actively promotes equality of opportunity with the right mix of talent, skills and potential and welcomes applications from a wide range of candidates. The Trust selects all candidates for employment based on their skills, qualifications and experience, in comparison against the person specification.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If you are invited for interview, you will be required to disclose convictions that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. Certain spent convictions and cautions will be ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed. Full details on protected convictions and information about which convictions must be declared during job applications can be found on the Ministry of Justice website. You will be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure and Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed. This role will include Regulated Activities and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure is required for this post. Please note that in all cases written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers before the final selection stage; even if you indicate otherwise.
Online vetting checks will be carried out for candidates who are shortlisted.
Thomas Bewick School
Linhope Road,
West Denton
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Tyne and Wear
NE5 2LW
Katy Harrison
admin@thomasbewick.newcas...