Teaching Assistants

Job Type: Part Time, Term Time

Salary: Grade C, points 5-7, FTE £24,790 - £25,584 (pro rata £16,800 - £17,338)

Contract: 29.17 Hours per week  – 39 weeks per year, permanent contract, Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 9.00am – 3.10pm, Weds 9.00am – 4.00pm

A number of the positions available will be based at our satellite site located at Riverside Primary School, PL5

We are looking to appoint several enthusiastic individuals with a love of learning and a sense of fun to join our outstanding team. The posts available will involve working with pupils who have complex needs and autism some of whom require support on a 1:1 basis. As such, it would be advantageous for applicants to have experience/ knowledge of working with Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) and Severe Learning Disability (SLD). Ideally, applicants should have experience of working with special needs pupils, or youngsters in a nursery setting, as well as a strong level of resilience to support our pupils.

Candidates should be aware that support staff at Mill Ford School may be asked to administer medication to pupils, following appropriate training.

We are looking for candidates with:

• A recognised qualification in supporting teaching and learning or/and health and social care
• Functional Skills level 2 in Maths and English, equivalent or higher
• A knowledge of learning needs would be desirable
• Effective communication, resilience and behaviour management skills

If you don’t have the right qualifications we will consider you for a Grade B post.

We will offer you:

• A rewarding career supporting an amazing group of children and young people.
• A nurturing supportive workplace with a great team
• Health and Wellbeing package including Physio support, Counselling and Mindfulness, GP phone and video consultations
• Access to the cycle to work scheme with Plymouth City Council along with other Plymouth City Council Employee discounts
• Training to support you in your role including Makaton, Safety Interventions and Trauma Informed Practice.
• Opportunities for career progression
• E-learning through National Online Safety – A suite of learning options to support your professional development.

We are committed to Safeguarding and expect all staff to share this commitment – an enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this post.

Application packs are available from our website: https://www.millfordschool.co.uk/welcome/staff/vacancies

Closing date: Sunday 12 January 2025

Interviews: Wednesday 22 & Thursday 23 January 2025