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Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO - Term time only Hours per Week: 32.50 Weeks per Year: 39.000 Pay Grade: Support Staff | SCP6 - SCP9The Role
Longspee Primary is a specialist provision for young people KS1-2 with Autism and SEMH, with the majority of our current pupils having their main need in the area of Autism. We offer a rich and high-quality learning experience for our pupils, with a relentless and positive focus upon Happy, Safe, Progress. We are looking to employ enthusiastic, skilled and experienced Teaching Assistants to support vulnerable learners.
As a person, to thrive in this role you will be happily resourceful and creative, highly resilient and able to work well as a member of a successful team. You will also be able to relate well with (and understand) others, demonstrating highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, and have a good sense of positive humour. In addition, you will be able to show the understanding that success at Longspee Primary is achieved by developing the excellence and independence of others. If you have experience, skills, interests, or an area of knowledge that you will inspire others with, then we would love to work with your enthusiasm in this area to support our vulnerable learners.
For an informal discussion about the position, or to arrange a visit to the school, please get in contact – we have much to celebrate!
We are looking for candidates who are passionate, motivated and ambitious with a drive and commitment to improve the life chances of our young people. You will have a dynamic, exceptional and creative approach to improving the teaching and learning in a way that benefits all children.
The focus of the role is to support the pupils’ learning, wellbeing and ensuring positive behaviour for learning, along with maintaining the classroom environment to a high standard. We recognise the value of effective teamwork and our Teaching Assistants are very much part of both our Class Teams and the wider Whole School team.
The daily working hours are Monday, Tuesday 8.45 am – 4.15 pm, Wednesday, Thursday 8.45 am - 3.30 pm; Friday 8.45 am – 3.15 pm.
What We have to Offer:
Should you wish to arrange a visit or an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Ms C Gale, HR Academy Lead at christine.gale@la.weareauthentic.education
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Safeguarding Information
Authentic Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Rigorous checks will be made of the successful applicant’s background credentials, including enhanced DBS checks and an online search.
Please note we DO NOT accept applications by CV and are unable to offer Visa Sponsorship.
Longspee Academy
Learoyd Road
Canford Heath
Poole
Dorset
BH17 8PJ
Christine Gale
christine.gale@la.weareauthentic.education https://www.longspee-academy.co.uk/Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment as Authentic Education reserves the right to close applications early.