What skills and experience we're looking for Talbot House Children's Charity are a registered charity with a School and R.....
What skills and experience we're looking for
Talbot House Children's Charity are a registered charity with a School and Residential Children's Home on the same site. Set in 8 acres of beautifully maintaining gardens and land, you would be forgiven if you thought we are based in the heart of the countryside, however, we are based in Walbottle, Newcastle upon Tyne, offering an easy commute for all.
The Charity are looking to recruit additional Learning Support Assistants (Teaching Assistants), to work within our School (KS1 & KS2) to help support our ever growing pupil numbers within our Blue Zone.
The suitable applicants must have experience of working with SEN pupils with complex needs, including SEMH, ASD, ADHD, trauma and attachment, some of pupils may have multiple complex needs.
We are a small non-maintained school with pupils ranging from Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 4. Class sizes are rarely bigger than 6 pupils.
If you believe you have what it takes to become part of our fantastic team please apply.
Starting date is as soon as possible, pending notice period.
Hours of work are: Monday to Thursday: 8:00am to 4:00pm and Friday: 8:00am to 3:00pm.
Alternatively, we could offer the following hours of work: Monday to Thursday: 8:30am to 4:30pm and Friday: 8:30am to 3:30pm.
Salary: £24,336.00 (note: this is the actual salary and is NOT subject to a pro-rata calculation).
Please do not delay your application as you might miss out on a great opportunity and a very rewarding job.
Working at the Charity you will:
• receive death in service benefit, equal to 4 x basic salary, plus many other benefits such as employer assist program (EAP), GP and physio access and more.
• be offered access to an independent financial advisor.
• have the option of joining the Charity's competitive pension scheme, matching contributions up to 6.75%.
• attend staff events.
• be working with a passionate team.
• work in a bright and modern environment, with ample parking and grounds.
• be provided with free meals while at work.
• be added to the DBS update service, paid for by the Charity.
• be offered opportunities to undertake training and gain qualifications relevant to the role.
Close Date: midnight, Sunday, 30 June 2024
Shortlisting Date: w/c Monday, 1 July 2024
Interview Date: w/c Monday, 1 or 8 July 2024
To apply, please complete the application form attached, remember to read our 'tips for applicants' and use the personal specification to help you compete the application form successfully. Those who read our tips for applicants document are far more likely to complete the application the high standards we require, and are therefore more likely to be invited for interview.
If you have any queries regarding this position or the application process, please contact HR on: 0191 229 0111 or email: hr@talbothousecc.org.uk
You will also find our Safer Recruitment Policy and other key information on our website: talbothousecc.org.uk
What the school offers its staff
Working at the Charity you will:
• receive death in service benefit, equal to 4 x basic salary, plus many other benefits such as employer assist program (EAP), GP and physio access and more.
• be offered access to an independent financial advisor.
• have the option of joining the Charity's competitive pension scheme, matching contributions up to 6.75%.
• attend staff events.
• be working with a passionate team.
• work in a bright and modern environment, with ample parking and grounds.
• be provided with meals while at work.
• be added to the DBS update service, paid for by the Charity.
• be offered opportunities to undertake training and gain qualifications relevant to the role.
Further details about the role
https://www.talbothousecc.org.uk/learning-support-assistant-vacancy
To apply, please complete the application form attached for your convenience, or available from our website (link above). Please use the personal specification to help you complete the 'skills, experience and knowledge' section of the form. Applicants who read our 'Tips for Applicants document' before completing this section of our application form are more likely to be offered an interview. You will find our Tips for Applicants document on our website, link above.
If you have any queries regarding this position or the application process, please contact HR on 0191 229 0111 or email HR at:
• hr@talbothousecc.org.uk
Note: The Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment (see full policy details on our website).This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants should be aware that the post will only be offered to successful candidates subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances and continued subscription to the DBS Update Service. Please see link for further information:
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/945449/rehabilitation-of-offenders-guidance.pdf
Please note that this role is classed as regulated activity as it involves working directly with children and/or vulnerable adults. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-declaration form prior to interview. Please note it is an offence to apply for this role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children and the Charity has the right to respond appropriately.
We can only accept a Charity Application Form for this role. We are not able to accept CVs for any role. If you submit a CV it will not be reviewed. Please view our safer recruitment policy. Applicants should be aware that any relevant issues arising from their declarations and references will be addressed at interview.
Commitment to safeguarding
Talbot House Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure or online and Enhanced Certificate Check. All appointments are subject to our Safer Recruitment Policy, which is available for you to read within each vacancy page on our website.