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SEN Teaching Assistant

CUTHBERT COLVILL LTD
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 24 days
Location

Crowborough, East Sussex TN6 2JE, England

Salary

£20,000 - £24,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • Grove Park School is seeking a Teaching Assistant with a salary range of £24,027-24,790 per annum (Full Time Equivalent), translating to an actual salary of £18,233.92 - £19,391.82 per annum.
  • The position is permanent and can be full-time or part-time, starting as soon as possible and continuing from January 2025.
  • The school caters to pupils aged 4-19 with a variety of special educational needs, including moderate, severe, and profound learning difficulties, as well as autism.
  • Candidates with experience as Teaching Assistants or from similar caring backgrounds are encouraged to apply, although previous experience is not essential as full training will be provided.
  • Successful applicants should possess excellent communication skills, a passion for working with special needs pupils, and a commitment to fostering the best outcomes for all students.

Role: Teaching AssistantSalary: £24,027-24,790 per annum (Full Time Equivalent) - £18,233.92 - £19,391.82 per annum (Actual Salary)Start: As soon as possibleBasis: Permanent - Full time or Part time

From January 2025 Grove Park School welcomes its new Headteacher and we are looking to recruit to our committed, empathetic and collaborative team to take the school forward on an exciting and transformational development journey. This is a fantastic opportunity to join the school and be part of our future success story.

Grove Park School, is a vibrant special school for pupils aged 4-19 with a wide range of special education needs, including moderate, severe and profound learning difficulties (MLD/SLD/PMLD) as well as autism (ASC). The school is set across three sites (primary, secondary and sixth form) located closely together in Crowborough, East Sussex.

In addition to new leadership, Grove Park School is also extremely excited to be starting their journey of development with the guidance and support of an award-winning special education trust with a proven background in transforming special schools into amazing places to learn and work.

Teaching Assistants at Grove Park School play a key role as part of a whole school team assisting in promoting the best possible outcomes in terms of wellbeing, learning and personal development of all pupils. There are opportunities available working with primary, secondary and sixth form aged pupils.

These roles offer the opportunity to make a real difference working as a part of a strong motivated team supporting the values and ethos of the school focussing on providing the best education possible for all pupils to fulfil their potential. This is a unique and rewarding opportunity to play a key role in changing the lives of young learners with special educational needs and being part of something truly amazing!

Interest is welcomed from experienced Teaching Assistants as well as those from a similar caring and nurturing background with transferable skills along with a willingness to learn. Full training will be given to ensure all candidates are equipped with the skills needed to excel.

Successful candidates will have excellent communication and engagement skills as well as the ability to demonstrate understanding, open mindedness and kindness and a passion for working with pupils with special educational needs.

Whilst previous experience is highly advantageous it is not essential for these opportunities as full training and guidance will be given.

If you are looking for a rewarding and fulfilling school based role and would like to part of a team making a difference this is an ideal opportunity be part of something truly amazing!

For full information and/or to arrange your conversation/meeting please contact our Recruitment Partner, Ashleigh Groves at Cuthbert Colvill.

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