Level 2 Teaching Assistant with responsibility for personal care across the school - Allens Croft Primary School

Vacancy Reference
JOB002491
Job Title
Level 2 Teaching Assistant with responsibility for personal care across the school - Allens Croft Primary School
Job Start Date
As soon as possible
Salary Range
£22,737 to £24,702 pro rata Subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review
Hours Per Week
22.5, Monday to Friday, working hours from 10.15am to 2.45pm
Working Pattern
Term time only
School Address
Allens Croft Primary School
Allens Croft Road
Birmingham
B14 6RP
Contact Email
recruitment@allcroft.bham.sch.uk
Contract Type
Fixed Term
Period of Fixed Term Contract
1 Year
Closing Date
18 November 2024, 4.00pm
Job Information

Allens Croft Primary School is a diverse, fully inclusive two-form entry school, with three Resource Bases, set in extensive grounds in the Kings Heath area of Birmingham.

We are looking to appoint committed, enthusiastic, reliable and caring Teaching Assistant with responsibility for personal care across the school to join our team. As a Teaching Assistant with responsibility for personal care, you will work closely with our experienced staff to provide high-quality care and support to children with complex medical needs. The ideal candidate will have experience working with children with additional needs and administering personal care.

We’re looking for someone who can:

  • provide one-to-one/team support to children with complex medical needs
  • oversee the day-to-day medical procedures for students in school including intimate care, personal care, nappy changing and toileting
  • provide diabetic management and sickle cell monitoring
  • support children with eating and drinking, including PEG feeding throughout the school day
  • assist children with restricted mobility to move between mobility aids
  • develop and maintain positive relationships with children, families and staff
  • maintain accurate records of care and support provided
  • work closely with the SEND team to ensure the best possible outcomes for the children update student Individual Healthcare Plans with the support of the SEND team

In return, we can offer:

  • a happy, caring and thriving school with an inclusive ethos
  • a supportive and collaborative work environment with a dedicated and experienced staff team
  • ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance your teaching skills and career progression
  • opportunities to make a significant impact on the lives of young learners
  • access to excellent resources and facilities to support your role efficiently
  • a structured CPD/ ECT Support Package

Previous experience of working with children with complex medical needs and/or in an educational setting is essential, specific training will also be provided.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). Therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

Please download the applicant pack

Interviews will take place week commencing 25th November 2024

Safeguarding
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including:
enhanced DBS; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work.
References
All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references.
Short-listed candidates
An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates.
Terms and Conditions
BCC is a Living Wage employer.
Rehabilitation of Offenders
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.
Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.