Teaching Assistant

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St Rose's School is from 2 to 25 years; a nursery, a non-maintained special school for students from 5 to 19.

St Martin’s is an independent specialist college for students from 19 to 25. Our students have physical and sensory disabilities, learning and communication difficulties and complex health needs.

Due to career progression and continued growth in pupil numbers, the college is pleased to invite applications for an additional Teaching Assistant to support our thriving community. We are looking for a committed Teaching Assistant to work with our post 19 students to give them the individual attention they need to help them achieve their potential and to assist them with their personal care needs.

St Rose’s is an inspiring, stimulating and rewarding place to work, where new challenges abound. We have a strong commitment to support staff in continuing their professional development, and we offer many ways to achieve this. Our staff enjoy a strong sense of community and professional support, as well as a lively and cheerful environment to work in. We recognize that our staff are our most important asset, and we are aware that the quality and commitment of our staff is crucial to our success. We offer all our staff the following benefits:

•A supportive ethos and well-being of all staff

• Employee Assistance Programme through Care First

• Employer contributions to Nest Pensions or Teachers Pension Scheme

• Excellent CPD opportunities and career progression

• Free meals for care staff working evenings and weekends.

• Free parking

• Free use of our hydrotherapy swimming pool on a Monday evening (term time only)

• Non-teaching staff salaries are in line with NJC bands and NHS Bands

• Paid study support (criteria applies)

• Subsidised fees for our on-site Nursery

• Subsidised lunches

• Very generous annual leave entitlement for non-teaching staff equating to 30 days plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time or term time only posts)

• Staff referral/recruitment bonus of £100

Candidates will require an enhanced DBS check and two satisfactory references prior to taking up the post. 

Applications should be made by application form only. CV’s will not be accepted.

We reserve the right to close the advert early in the event of high levels of applications.

Safeguarding Statement

St Martin's is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to understand and share this commitment. We have a shared commitment to develop a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated. We welcome all applications, including those from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.