Teaching Assistant Level 4 Teaching & Learning Cover Specialist

We are seeking a teaching assistant level 4 teaching & learning cover specialist to join our Spring Common Academy team at Horizons Education Trust. In this essential role, you will support teaching with pupils who have a wide range of complex needs, including challenging behaviours and autism within our area special school. The successful candidate could be asked to work with any age group in the school. Person Specification: Level 3 teaching assistant experience of effective impact on teaching and learning and safe provision. Experience of effectively leading a class session for children with SLD/PMLD is essential. Experience in safely deploying support staff to ensure wellbeing of children with SEND and medical needs. Ability to maintain high standards and work professionally and independently is essential. Good understanding of ICT and communication systems. The post offers a good opportunity to work with supportive and friendly teams. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, health and DBS check. The school has an Induction Programme and an ongoing commitment of staff professional development. Potential candidates would be encouraged to look at the school website for further information. Previous applicants need not apply. Applications will be reviewed and interviews scheduled on a rolling basis; therefore, we recommend that you apply sooner rather than later. We reserve the right to close this advert if we receive sufficient applications ahead of the deadline. Spring Common Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.