Teaching Assistant

Job Description

We are looking to appoint a versatile, resilient and committed Teaching Assistant, who can adapt their practice wherever necessary to support across all key stages. This is an exciting time for Eastwood Grange School, due to the progressive expansion of our school and its on-site curriculum, with the aim of increasing our intake to include; children at key stage 1 increasing our primary provision, as well as admitting girls.The successful candidate will be required to:-• Contribute to the effective implementation of individual programmes by supporting the teaching and learning experiences, which enhance the learning and development of our young people • Assist with the management of the learning environment, ensuring that any behavioural or physical occurrences are addressed promptly • Support senior staff by contributing to the development of care and learning plans and contribute to the preparation of reports and update daily records and logs• Maintain a professional relationship while developing a good rapport with our young people.Please be aware that you may be required to work off site from time to time (off site provisions).An NVQ 2 qualification (or equivalent) which is appropriate to the teaching and learning environment of learners and young adults is required for this role.Eastwood Grange School is a specialist day school located in the village of Ashover, near Chesterfield for boys and girls aged 5-18 years. The pupils exhibit a variety of severe and complex educational, social, emotional and mental health difficulties, which have impeded personal developmental and educational success. Many of the pupils have a number of diagnoses. Our pupils have failed in, or have been failed by, a variety of settings before coming to Eastwood Grange School. They arrive at Eastwood Grange very disengaged with education and life after having experienced many break downs and trauma.Visits to the school are strongly recommended. Please contact Jayne Bennett onto discuss further.This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate. Priory Education and Children’s Services is a leading company in the UK offering independent behavioural care for commissioners across the UK. With over 100 high quality schools, colleges and homes we focus on making a real and lasting difference for everyone we support.For amazing work, we give amazing rewards:• Online discounts and cashback for high street to holidays• Free monthly £1,000 colleague lotto• We pay for your DBS• Career Pathways – Our commitment to your career progression• Amazing charity schemes• Cash for colleagues - Earn money for friends you recommend.If you have been affected by coronavirus, or are tired of working from home we have care and education roles available across the country for temp, part-time and full time positions.Search all our available jobs here: References For all roles we require a minimum of two references. References provided must cover the last 3 years, for all of our services we will need to request all references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults. Please be advised that references may be requested prior to interview for roles within our schools. About us From education to hospitals, care homes and secure facilities, the Priory Group of Companies offers individually tailored, multidisciplinary treatment programmes for those with complex educational needs or requiring acute, long-term and respite mental healthcare. Disclosure Priory Education Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and disclosures with the relevant body at an enhanced level. We are an equal opportunities employer. Priory Education and Childrens services will cover the cost of a DBS.#LI-NK1