Teaching Assistant Specialist Provision for Physical Impairment - Newsome Academy

KIRKLEES COUNCIL ARE ADVERTISING THIS ROLE ON BEHALF OF NEWSOME ACADEMY

Core Purpose: The Specialist Provision is part of a range of provision for children with physical impairment in mainstream schools which includes primary provision at Netherhall Learning Campus and KS3 and KS4 at Newsome Academy. These specialist provisions form one of three strands of support for children with: Complex Communication and Interaction Needs, Sensory Impairments and Physical Impairments.

It is crucial that the successful candidate has a sound understanding of school landscapes and how to achieve success within these parameters. The successful candidate will also be part of the wider wellbeing family.

Please see attached Recruitment Pack for further information relating to this role, Newsome Academy and Impact Education Multi Academy Trust. 

To apply for this role please visit Newsome Academy - Vacancies to download and complete an application form and self-disclosure form. Completed forms should be returned to hr@i-mat.org.uk.

Newsome Academy is an aspirational and inclusive school. We believe in the potential of every individual to make exceptional progress from their starting points and to thoroughly enjoy their time at our school. We believe that the wellbeing and happiness of every child is essential and the needs of our children are at the heart of everything we do. Our journey is focused on having very high expectations. It means ensuring children who are successful and strive to achieve their best, know they are valued, believe in themselves and have respect for others. We aim to consistently promote fundamental British values and pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development.

Newsome Academy is part of Impact Education Multi Academy Trust who are on a mission to improve social mobility for the disadvantaged and to improve the life chances of children and young people. The Trust is a values driven organisation with the belief that collaborative leadership and strong partnership development can lead to significant positive impact on the quality of education. For more information about the Trust go to https://i-mat.org.uk/

Closing Date:  12pm Friday 9th December 2022

Interviews: w/c 12th December 2022

The Academy reserves the right to close the date for applications earlier than advertised should we receive a high number of applications. It is therefore advised that interested candidates apply early.

Impact Education Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding staff and students and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosing and Barring Service DBS check. All interviews will include a question about Safeguarding and any anomalies identified in pre-recruitment checks will be discussed at interview.