Support Assistant Level 3 – with specific responsibility within woodland area

Support Assistant Level 3 – with specific responsibility within woodland area

THIS IS A CATEGORY "E" POST.
Please note that in all cases written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers BEFORE the final selection stage; even if you indicate otherwise

Ref:

SNT2585(e)

Full time - term time plus specified days

£19,650 - £20,852 per annum, pro rata (Actual salary: £13,622 - £14,456 per annum)

This is a Foundation School which is part of a Trust; the employer will be the Governing Body of the School.

Benton Park Primary School

Corchester Walk

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE7 7SS

Required from September 2022

30 hours per week, term time only plus 5 training days.

Judged as Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015, we continue to work hard together as a staff team to improve results and ensure our pupils are well prepared for the next stage of their lives.

We are looking to recruit a Support Assistant who:

• holds a support assistant qualification at Level 3 or equivalent

• has recent experience of leading learning in a woodland / forest environment

• can contribute to the development of enabling a woodland environment to support learning and play

• can work effectively with others; directing them, where appropriate, within the woodland training environment

• can adapt provision to suit the needs of SEND pupils

• can take direction from experienced colleagues, while at the same time take initiative and work independently

• can work flexibly - switching between class-based support, small group and 1:1 support where necessary

In return we can offer you:

• the chance to work in an inclusive school with happy, well-behaved children who enjoy learning

• opportunities for ongoing professional learning and development

• mentorship and coaching, under the direction of our highly experienced SEND & Pastoral teams

• the support of our dedicated staff team and governors

• established positive relationships with parents and the local community

Interested in applying?

A completed application form and safe recruitment form must be submitted by e-mail to office@bentonparkprimary.co.uk no later than 3pm on Monday 6th June 2022

Shortlisting: Tuesday 7th June based on the criteria in Part A of the person specification

Selection process: Monday 13th June based on the criteria in Part B of the person specification

Permanent

Closing date:

6 June 2022