Level 3 Teaching Assistant - Cherry Oak School

Cherry Oak School is a Primary Special School for pupils with cognition and communication difficulties with a number of pupils who have a diagnosis of Autism.

Federated with Victoria School and Victoria College, Cherry Oak School provides pupils with a bespoke curriculum for all pupils with two learning pathways; Explorers pathway and Connectors pathway. Rudimentary, the differences in pathway approaches relates to a more formal style of learning for Connectors and a more sensory style of learning for Explorers.

We are seeking to appoint a Level 3 Teaching Assistant. As an integral part of the wider School team, you will support the development and assessment system. You will need to have excellent written and oral skills and can communicate/liaise with students and class teachers on a regular basis with regards to promoting their achievements.

Successful candidates will need to demonstrate:

• a desire to work with pupils on the autistic spectrum

• a willingness to learn more about Autism and other diagnosed Special Educational Needs

• the ability to contribute, follow and implement key pieces of information relating to pupils, such as Relational Support Plans, Sensory Differences Profiles, Individual Pupil Risk Assessments, Pupil Passports

• be flexible to the needs of the school with an “I can do attitude”

• their ability to work using own initiative, and work effectively as part of a team

• how they communicate clearly and effectively with pupils and colleagues

• the desire to take ownership of tasks

• be willing to undergo training to become a paediatric first aider

• you must be confident in supporting the learning of small groups of students working

• with training, can deliver Read, Write, Inc. phonics and writing to a small group

• a recognised Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification AND GCSE Maths and English at Level 4 or above or recognised equivalent qualifications

• the passion and commitment to supporting children and young people with Special Needs

• be committed to safeguarding our pupils

We can offer you:

• opportunities to progress in your professional and career development. This includes supporting development to other roles within school

• specialist coaching and training you will need to fulfill the role

• access to support services such as mental health and wellbeing

• being part of a supportive team of individuals

We can't train you to be kind, to have initiative, to be friendly, to be resilient, and to be patient, and those are essential qualities for this work.

How to apply:

Please complete an application pack which can be found on the school website or downloaded and return to: recruitment@cherryoak.bham.sch.uk

If you have been short listed you will be contacted directly via the details you provide on your application form to invite you to interview.