Educational Teaching Assistant (Specialist Provision for Visual Impairment) - Moor End Academy

Schools
Secondary Schools
Moor End Academy
30 hours per week, term time only
1
Huddersfield and surrounding areas
Temporary
This post is offered on a temporary basis initially until July 2021 due to funding. Start date: January 2021
Grade 6
Grade 6 (SCP 7): £13,784

Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Moor End Academy.

Looking for a position in a school that is as committed to the continued development and support of its staff as it is to its students?

Perhaps you are looking for experience in schools as a step towards becoming a teacher?

Or, maybe you are in a support role in a school and looking for develop your skills within the field of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities?

Here at Moor End Academy we are committed to developing all staff within their roles and creating opportunities for further career progression. Every employee of Moor End Academy has access to the Teachers Pension Scheme or West Yorkshire Pension Fund.

The Academy uses Schools Advisory Service as our cover insurer and included in this is a number of wellbeing benefits for all members of staff. These benefits include a stress counselling service, physiotherapy service, cancer support service and a 24 hour GP Helpline. Wellbeing Benefits including annual flu vaccinations, fresh fruit for staff, staff exercise classes and much more!

Why join Moor End Academy as an Educational Teaching Assistant?

The successful candidate will join a large team of staff working at this Outstanding Academy in our Specialist Provision team who provide dedicated support for children and young people with Visual Impairments, their families and designated local mainstream schools.

Experience within Visual Impairment is not essential, as all training can be provided. We are looking for someone with experience of working in schools and the desire to develop their skills in the field of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

Moor End Academy is a very exciting school where the Specialist Provision is embedded into Academy life. If you want to be part of a highly rewarding, vibrant, successful and creative team who are not afraid to take risks, then we’d love to hear from you.

How to Apply

Thank you for taking time to read and digest our information. If you wish to apply for the post of Educational Teaching Assistant at Moor End Academy, then you should:

  • Read the application Pack attached;
  • Complete the application form fully, ensuring all details are accurate and all declarations are signed. Please ensure you enclose two professional referees with one being your current employer (with email addresses if possible). Do not enclose additional CVs;
  • Ensure you fully complete the relevant skills and experience section of the form, addressing the key characteristics and experiences outlined in the person specification and the unique contribution that you could make to the future success of Moor End;
  • Submit your application by 9 am Monday 7th December 2020. Late applications will not be considered.

Successful applicants will be required to undertake a Criminal Record Check via the DBS. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

07 December 2020, 9:00 AM

Important Information

This vacancy is closed to applications.