Level 2 Teaching Assistant

About this Role

Name and Location of School :

Westcroft School, Greenacres Avenue, Wolverhampton WV10 8NZ
Salary Scale & Point:

CLPT
07 - CLPT
11 £ 26,403.00 - £28,142.00 Pro Rota Job Term:

Term Time Only Appointment Type:

Permanent

Hours:

08:30 - 16:30 Monday; 08:30 - 15:30 Tuesday - Thursday; 08:30 - 15:15 Friday

Start Date:

As soon as possible

Westcroft School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support our pupils in their rich and varied curriculum, which includes Vocational experiences off site, as well as Outdoor and Adventurous Activities.

Westcroft School is rated "good" by Ofsted and is situated in Wolverhampton. We are a special school for pupils with complex cognitive difficulties whose age range is 5 to 19 years, who are seeking to appoint a motivated, dedicated and driven Teaching Assistant.

We are an Academy School, part of the Central Learning Partnership Trust ( CLPT ). We strive to ensure our children receive an education which inspires and promotes positive learning and ensure that rigorous CPD supports all staff in becoming the best they can be.

• Relevant professional qualifications or willingness to undertake training
• Experience in a similar role or transferable skills from a related field
• Strong knowledge of relevant policies, procedures, and best practices
• Experience of working in a school
• Has worked with SEND pupils; particularly those with complex learning needs
• Ability to improvise and adapt at short notice
• Excellent behaviour management skills

• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Participation in relevant training to maintain up-to-date knowledge

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Abilityto work independently and as part of a team
• Highlevel of confidentiality, professionalism, and attention to detail

We are looking for someone who is:

• Flexible, adaptable and creative and able to respond positively to change.
• Has