Teaching and Learning Assistant

Teaching and Learning Assistant

THIS IS A CATEGORY "E" POST.
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SNT3983(e)

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£26873 - £28770 / Actual £23075 - £24703

This school has Academy status and is part of Prosper Learning Trust; the employer will be the Multi Academy Trust.

Thomas Bewick School

Linhope Road

West Denton

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE5 2LW

Permanent, Full Time and Part Time positions available

Thomas Bewick School is a specialist provision for autistic children and young people. We cater for children and young people aged 3 -19 years with a range of abilities and differences associated with Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) and all of our pupils have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

The school is arranged over three different sites: our Broadwood Site based in Denton Burn, and our Site 1 and Site 2, both based in West Denton. Our relevant, exciting and challenging curriculum is taught and supported by a team of caring, friendly and dedicated staff who are trained in a range of ASC specific approaches and strategies. All of our pupils have access to an autism specific environment with a range of specialist facilities and activities available to support different aspects of their learning and development.

Ofsted reported the school as being ‘good’ in September 2023 and found that ‘…There are high aspirations for what pupils with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can achieve. Pupils receive good-quality care and support for their special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils enjoy coming to school and the curriculum is broad and ambitious. Pupils benefit from bespoke learning and therapeutic experiences.’

And this is what our staff say…

‘It is an honour to work at Thomas Bewick School and it is honestly the best job I have ever had. The school consistently puts the children at the forefront and it is a joy to see them thrive. The staff are super supportive and the CPD opportunities are amazing’ (Teacher).

Our commitment to you

In addition to being a highly rewarding job, by working with us you will develop your skills and expertise to become a highly specialist classroom practitioner, through access to a range of professional development experiences and training. You will also be working for a school and Trust who invest in our people. With KINDNESS being at the core of everything we do, you will be well looked after and will have access to a range of support through our Employee Assistance Programme.

Required as soon as possible, we are currently hiring kind, compassionate and fun-loving Teaching and Learning Assistants (TLAs) to play a key role in making every day in school a fantastic day for our amazing pupils. It is a highly rewarding job for people who are driven by making a positive difference to the lives and experiences of vulnerable children, young people and their families. It is a joy and a privilege to work with our pupils, who constantly inspire, amaze and surprise us with ‘wow moments’ every single day. So, if you want to witness this first hand and to be part of a fantastic team of highly skilled staff in a really special school, this opportunity is for you.

To learn more about Thomas Bewick School and Prosper Learning Trust, please visit https://www.prosperlearningtrust.co.uk/

Prosper Learning Trust was established in January 2018 with Newcastle Bridges School and Mary Astell Academy. Thomas Bewick School joined in 2019, Harry Watts opened in September 2020 and Gilbert Ward Academy opened in September 2023. We are striving to further build collaboration across the schools and grow as a Multi Academy Trust, whilst continuing to strengthen our relationships with schools outside the MAT for the benefit of our pupils.

The successful candidate will be deployed initially at Thomas Bewick School but will be expected to work at any Prosper Learning Trust site should the need arise. To arrange an informal discussion about the role, please contact admin@thomasbewick.newcastle.sch.uk

The Trust is proud to say that we match the Real Living Wage and we also offer successful candidates:

· A friendly and supportive team of staff who are willing to share expertise and learn from one another

· Opportunities for career development and support with development through Trust wide CPD programmes

· Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and support from the Trust's Wellbeing Network Group

· Access to either Teacher's Pension or Local Government Pension Scheme

Full details can be found on our website https://www.prosperlearningtrust.co.uk/121/why-work-for-us

Please note that all successful candidates will be required to complete an online pre-employment medical questionnaire.

For further information on this advert please refer to the link below.

https://prosperlearning.face-ed.co.uk/Vacancies/Detail?campaignRef=…

Permanent

Closing date:

31 May 2024