Teaching Assistant (Level B)

Job title:

Teaching Assistant (Level B)

Company

Brighton & Hove City Council

Job description

Job introductionTeaching Assistant(Full-Time and Part-Time vacancies available, Term Time Only)Paid weeks per year: 47.36 (inclusive of holiday entitlement)Start date: As soon as possible, dependent on references, DBS and noticeThank you for your interest in working for Downs View.Downs View is an Outstanding Special School and Colleges, providing education for young people with Special Education and Disability Needs (SEND). Our pupils are aged from 4 to 25 years and all have an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP). Our school site is in Woodingdean with pupils aged 4 to 16. Our college site, Downs View Link College, is next to Varndean College and is for 16-19 year olds. And our other college site, Downs View Life Skills College, is in Patcham and is for 19-26 year olds.We meet the learning needs for pupils with profound and multiple, severe and moderate learning difficulties. Many of our pupils have autism and communication difficulties. We value the importance of developing social emotional needs and life skills alongside developing academic knowledge and skills.Our ethos is reflected in these three words: Respect Aspiration Resilience.Our vision is: to provide an aspirational learning environment with dignity and respect at its core, where everyone reaches their potential through effective communication, building resilience and having fun. We want this for all of our young people and our staff.We think Downs View is a very special place – please watch our video to see what it’s like to work here.We are really proud of the provision we offer at Downs View so please come and see it in action and meet our staff and pupils. To arrange a visit please contactAbout the roleWe currently have vacancies for full and part-time Teaching Assistants to work alongside students at Downs View School in Woodingdean and Downs View Link College in Brighton (Surrenden Road). We are looking to recruit people who have experience of working with students with SEN.We have a comprehensive induction program and an ongoing training program. For further information and an application pack please contact the school office on 01273 601680 or emailWe are absolutely committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. The role is subject to a successful enhanced DBS check.For further information please contact the school office on 01273 601680 or emailInterviews: MonthlyHow to apply: Completed application forms accepted by email/post direct to the school office: Warren Road, Brighton, BN2 6BB, email:Telephone: 01273 601680Website:Additional informationPlease note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.Company informationBrighton & Hove Schools – Taking Action for EqualityThe School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Brighton & Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.

Expected salary

Location

Brighton – Hove, East Sussex

Job date

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 03:27:12 GMT

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