SEN Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant Level 2 – St Nicholas School

Are you ready for your next step in special education?

Job Title: Teaching Assistant Level 2

Position type: Permanent

Hours / Weeks: 32.5 hours per week – 8.30am – 3.30pm (5 days per week term time only) + Staff meeting.

Salary: NJC Grade 5, scp 13-15 which is pro rata to hours / weeks working out to £24,499 (scp13)

Closing date: Monday 16th September 2024 at 9am

Shortlisting: Tuesday 17th September 2024

Interview date: W/B 30th September 2024

Start date: Monday 4th November 2024

This is a marvellous opportunity for an inspiring Teaching Assistant to join our exciting journey as we embark on becoming an Outstanding provision for children with Special Needs.

St Nicholas is a popular choice for parents of children with special needs in Croydon.

St Nicholas School is a good community Special school for 265 pupils aged 4-11 with MLD, SLD, ASD, Speech and Language Needs, Downs Syndrome and Complex Needs. We provide a bespoke education for pupils using ‘state of the art’ facilities that enable us to offer our pupils the full range of EYFS and National Curriculum as well as a broad and balanced curriculum matched to their individual needs. Our pupils are supported in small class sizes, by well qualified and experienced staff, to help them realise their full potential.

We would like to recruit:

• A skilled, patient, enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant;
• Holding at least an NVQ Level 2 in relevant area;
• Prior experience of working with children with Special Education Needs.

We can offer:

• Excellent career opportunities to work within a vibrant and successful special school;
• An ambitious, successful and vibrant place to work;
• A supportive working culture that focuses on positive learning behaviour and high expectations for all children.

Safeguarding Statement:

St Nicholas School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.  We are an equal opportunities and inclusive employer and we welcome applications from all people representative of our community.

This post is exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (as amended 2013 & 2020). Applicants must disclose details of any ‘protected’ criminal convictions, cautions or bind-overs.​

If you are unsure whether you need to disclose criminal information, you should seek legal advice or you may wish to contact Nacro or Unlock for impartial advice.

Nacro – https://www.nacro.org.uk/criminal-record-support-service

Unlock – http://hub.unlock.org.uk

The school will request references in advance once shortlisting has taken place and will undertake online checks (including social media and DfE) for all shortlisted candidates.  

Shortlisted candidates will be emailed a Self-Declaration form which MUST be returned at least 2 days before the interview takes place, failure to do so can result in the offer of interview being rescinded.

Applicants should be aware that their current or most recent employer will be approached as a referee. Please ensure that you provide an email address and telephone number of each referee on the school’s application form.

The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, a barred list check, medical clearance and satisfactory references.  The role is subject to a probationary period.

GDPR statement:

In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the expected provisions of the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA 2018) the school is responsible for holding and protecting personal data.  The school is required to share some data with the Local Authority and the DFE. For further information on who we share data with please see our website for our Data Protection Policy and Privacy Notice for Applicants:
www.st-nicholas.croydon.sch.uk

Applicants should apply by using the 2 documents attached to the advert.  CVs will not be accepted.

Please include a supporting document (no more than 2 A4 sheets) explaining why you feel you are able to do the job based on your skills and experience with your application and Equal Opportunities Forms, returning all paperwork by the closing date.