About the job

Key information

Fixed term for one year initially (linked to pupil funding)

26 hours per week (subject to flexibility)

Salary range: Grade 15 to Grade 14 – £22,737 to £23,893 (pro-rata) depending on experience. Term-time only.

To commence 4th November 2024 or as soon as possible after this date, pending notice periods

An opportunity has arisen to join our highly inclusive and friendly school where pupils are keen to learn and strive to do their best.

This is an exciting time to join our school as we continue to build on our successes and see rising achievement for our pupils. We are committed to the professional development and wellbeing of our staff and offer high quality training and excellent career development opportunities.

What will I be doing?

In this role, you will be working as part of a dedicated and successful team to support the learning needs of pupils with additional needs. For part of the week, the role will involve supporting an individual pupil who has an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

The ideal candidate:

• Has experience of working within the early years or primary age range
• Is passionate about inclusion and meeting children’s individual needs
• Is highly motivated, resilient and committed to securing the best possible outcomes for our pupils
• Is positive, proactive and solution focused
• Has high expectations of themselves and the pupils they work with
• Has a good understanding of working with children with special educational needs
• Is a team player with a good sense of humour
• Is willing to ‘go the extra mile’ for our pupils

What is in it for me?

In return we can offer:

• The opportunity to be part of a highly committed team who are passionate about their school and determined to see all pupils succeed
• A happy and supportive working environment where everyone’s contributions are valued
• Keen and enthusiastic children, who want to learn
• Encouragement to develop new ideas and the opportunity to make a real difference
• A commitment to you and your professional development

DBS check

Beech Grove School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts require a police check through the disclosure process. Part of our safer recruitment process includes carrying out online searches for all shortlisted candidates. This process will involve recording any information that suggests a candidate may: be unqualified for the role; pose a safeguarding risk; risks damaging the school's reputation. By submitting an application for the advertised post, you are giving consent for these searches to be carried out.

Supporting documents and information

Visits to the school are encouraged. Please call the school office on 01823 662438 or email office@beechgrove.somerset.sch.uk to arrange a visit.

Please email completed application forms to the email address above, by 12pm, on Friday 18th October.

Interviews will be held on: Wednesday 23 October 2024

Person Specification

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