Teaching Assistant

We are recruiting for Teaching Assistants at Eresby Special School. Eresby Special School is a specialist Academy, for pupils aged 2 to 19 years with a diverse range of highly complex Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). We are situated in Spilsby in Lincolnshire and are fortunate to access to a wide range of services and providers in our local community, with whom we are proud to work alongside. About the role You would join our outstanding, talented and professional team, working alongside our amazing facilities which includes a therapy suite, sensory studio, life skills facility, hydrotherapy pool, independent living facilities, cycle track, sensory garden, horticultural area, workshop, extensive external spaces and many other areas. Hours of up to 30 per week are available but fixed daily hours of work will be 9am to 3.30pm (6 hours per day plus 30 min unpaid break). Flexibility on days worked will be discussed at interview. Term time only - permanent roles About our Academy Eresby Special School maintains a caring and happy atmosphere where pupils can feel safe and are encouraged to achieve their personal best - enabling them to leave school as confident, happy and independent as possible. Our values of kindness, respect and friendship underpin behavioural expectations and create an environment where everyone is aligned, equipping students with a moral compass that guides them through their lives. Our key drivers underpin the learning and experiences of our students’ personalised learning journey and the curriculum delivery. They reflect the needs and outcomes of our students to facilitate their best possible future. Salary & Benefits NJC3 - £24,796pa FTE (£17,659.68 pa pro rata - based on 30 hours per week, 39 weeks a year) - pay review pending Access to Local Government Pension Scheme Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme Awards and Recognition Scheme Flexible working patterns Benefits Platform : Health & Wellbeing Programme : Cycle to Work Scheme Who we are looking for You will have a passion for working with children and enjoy working within a team to support the class teachers in providing a high-quality education for our children. You will: Assist with the planning and preparation of activities, and in the delivery of local and national initiatives e.g. literacy and numeracy strategy Participate in the preparation of the classroom Monitor children’s needs and reporting these to a designated person. Have familiarity with all relevant statements of special educational needs specific to the child. Promote development and learning (physical, emotional, educational and social). Foster growth, self-esteem and independence, observe and record development Carry out reasonable daily personal care/hygiene duties and administer basic first aid