INSPIRE – ENABLE – ACHIEVE
Are you planning ahead and looking for a new challenge to start as soon as possible?
Maybe you are ready to extend your current knowledge and experience of working with young people who have special educational and complex needs. We are seeking to appoint senior teaching assistants to work with the young people in our care at Stocklake Park School. Enjoy the benefits of working within Buckinghamshire Council including financial rewards and discounts on purchases from local shops, cafes and restaurants, pension scheme and a 24 hour free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
Permanent
Weekly Hours: 37 hours per week
Annual Weeks: 39 Weeks (Term time including INSET Days)
Salary: £23,164 to £24,848 (approx. gross) per annum (FTE £27,310 to £29,295 per annum)
Information about our school
Stocklake Park is a member of the Vale Federation of Special Schools, together with the primary school, Booker Park. With 103 students on roll, Stocklake Park caters for secondary aged students with a broad diversity of complex needs including profound and multiple, severe and moderate learning difficulties. We provide high quality education and care and students have access to a range of therapies, multi-agency professionals and a team of therapists who support students’ needs. We offer an excellent training package for staff together with a fantastic opportunity to become part of an innovative and forward thinking team who are providing a therapeutic and unique learning environment for its students. All students have access to swimming at our primary site, a rebound centre and purpose built outdoor spaces including a MUGA (multi use games area) and playground equipment. We are close to bus and train links and on-site parking is available for staff.
The role
As a Senior Teaching Assistant the successful candidate will work under the guidance of teaching and senior staff and within an agreed system of supervision, to implement agreed work programmes with individuals/groups, in or out of the classroom. with the class teacher in lesson planning, evaluating and adjusting lesson/work plans as appropriate. You will assist with the development and implementation of individual education and personal care plans, attending to personal hygiene needs and administering medicines. You will be required to lead whole classes in the absence of both the Teacher and Assistant Teacher within the class. We offer comprehensive training from our many in house experts, a full induction programme and numerous career paths as you progress. Please see candidate pack for further details
The candidate
Ideal candidates for this role will have a minimum of three years’ experience of working with children and young people who have a range of special educational and complex needs either in a special school or similar setting, or maybe through a different job role. You will be able to liaise with other professionals in order to carry out recommendations required and also work on your own initiative. A good working knowledge of ICT to be able to effectively support learning and a commitment to training is expected. Resilience, common sense and a commitment to working as part of a team are also key attributes. Please see candidate pack for further details.
Safeguarding Statement
The Vale Federation of Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to provide two satisfactory references, undertake pre-employment checks including a health check and have a cleared Enhanced Disclosure & Barring check. An online search (including social media checks) will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates as part of our recruitment process
How to apply
Visits to the school are warmly welcome. To arrange a visit or to find out more about the role, please contact Lynne Worley on the number below.
Completed applications should be emailed to: recruitment@thevalefederation.com
Closing date & interview
Closing date: 23rd February 2025. Please note that CVs alone will not be accepted.
Interview date: To be conducted as suitable candidates apply.
If you have not been contacted within 3 weeks of submitting your application, you must assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
School address and website
School Address: Stocklake, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP20 1DP
Tel: 01296 427221
Email: recruitment@thevalefederation.com
Website: www.thevalefederation.com
