Job details The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role.
Job role Teaching assistant Visa sponsorship Visas cannot be sponsored Working pattern Part time, full time Contract type Permanent Full-time equivalent salary £19,138.00 - £20,398.00 Annually (Actual)Part-time and/or Job Share considered.
Term time only plus two INSET days.
Salary based on 30 hours per week.
Learning Support Assistant job summary We are looking for enthusiastic and reliable individuals to join our core Learning Support team to provide targeted support to our students with Special Educational Needs.
You would be working under the direction of classroom teachers and, in line with any agreed special needs and other specialist plans, to provide support to individual students in the completion of a wide range of learning activities at all key stages.
Supporting small groups of students for interventions and mentoring nominated students is also a part of this role.
You will help students develop their social and communication skills and gain access to the curriculum by ensuring effective use of differentiated instructions and tasks provided by teachers.
We are looking for team players, who can communicate sensitively and confidently with staff, students and parents/carers.
This role would suit someone who is able to use their own initiative and who has strong organisational and time management skills.
We would love to receive applications from anyone who is working with or has worked with students in a school setting and gained experience or knowledge of SEN (Special Educational Needs) or Autism.
Furze Platt is a highly successful mixed comprehensive school serving the children of Maidenhead.
At Furze Platt, 1500 students of all abilities develop the skills and qualities to enable them to excel in the future.
We are a highly ambitious, high-achieving and fully inclusive school in which our students are challenged and supported to achieve excellence.
We offer a friendly and harmonious campus, and we support the physical and mental wellbeing of all our staff.
Discounted membership is available for the use of a fully equipped and well-maintained gym on-site.
All staff have access to an employee advice programme which offers information, resources and a counselling service.
We reward long service and encourage community spirit and staff involvement through various social events including orienteering, murder mystery quizzes, sports after school and a Furze Platt fantasy football league.
Tea and coffee are free, and freshly brewed coffee is available in the main staff room at break times with edible treats to help you through the week!
Commitment to safeguarding Furze Platt Senior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment.
This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Applying for the job This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
Visas cannot be sponsored.