The posting
SRB Welfare Assistant
for SHIP Specialist Resource Base - Kings Park Infant School
32.5 hours per week
Term time + 1 week
Salary - Scale C Point 5 actual salary £19,877 (Full time annual salary £26,427)
Permanent
Interview Date: 21st October
To Start: As soon as possible
This is an exciting opportunity to join our amazing Specialist Resource Base team.
We have a ten place SRB unit, for pupils with SEND needs. Our goal is to support them to be able to take part in mainstream classes as much as possible.
By working in the base, you will get the chance to develop your skills and knowledge for supporting pupils with SEND, through the skill of the team in school, and with the wider SRB teams for Norfolk County Council and our specialist partners. By supporting the pupils into mainstream, you will also gain experience working within mainstream primary provision.
We need a passionate and determined Welfare Assistant to work with our wonderful pupils in our SHIP SRB.
You will:
Under the direction of teaching staff/leadership or higher level teaching assistants, to assist with the care of individual or groups of pupils.
Be a kind, caring person.
Have experience or interest in working with children with different learning needs, particularly experience of working with children with SEND.
Have patience and resilience when dealing with children who demonstrate challenging behaviours.
Have excellent communication skills.
Be able to work individually and as part of a team.
Please see Job Description for full details.
We would like to be able to show you around our school, so visits are most welcomed and are encouraged. For further details or to arrange a visit please contact Mrs Barnard (Executive Deputy Headteacher) by email: [email protected]
Please visit our websites;
www.grovehouseinfant.org www.unityeducationtrust.uk
Previous applicants need not reapply.
How to apply
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No CVs accepted - Please complete an official application form if you wish to be considered for this role.
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We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications irrespective of race, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation and/or age. We value the individuality and creativity that every worker potentially brings to the workforce.
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
This post will come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.
Unity Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with Disclosure & Barring Service and at least 2 references which cover the last 3 years; for all our services we will request references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults. Please be advised that references may be requested prior to interview for roles within our Schools.
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.
We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.
We also reserve to right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.
