Teaching Assistant Post 16 (Work Related Learning Support Assistant)
Due to our pupil numbers increasing, we require a Post 16 Work Related Learning Support Assistant to join our innovative and expanding specialist provision. We are looking for individuals who have experience of working with children and young people in either mainstream or specialist education settings. We particularly welcome applications from those with a passion for working with young people with SEN however experience of working with children is not essential as full training and induction will be provided.
Post No: 24.07
Closing Date: 9 May 2024
Interviews: ASAP to start September 2024
Salary: £23,600 per annum pro rata, £17,065 actual
As our new Work Related Learning Support Assistant, you will be taking students in our Post16 provision to off-site work experience locations and whilst accompanying them, you will provide support and encouragement. You will be our students’ advocate throughout their work experience introduction period, helping them learn job-specific tasks and ultimately helping to secure employment and adapt to their new roles.
Your role within P16 will also be to help to develop and implement effective coaching strategies by assessing the individual student’s wants and needs, including providing information and guidance for suitable career paths.
You will work and coordinate with employers, helping to negotiate customised job responsibilities for our students. Our ultimate goal is to empower our students to perform job functions independently, without constant one-on-one assistance and give them the skills needed to go into the workplace on their own.
If you feel you have a kind and caring personality, a passion for SEN, are good humoured and would like to help our fantastic students succeed in their next steps, or you have any questions about the role, please get in touch with Kelly Rowlands, our Post 16 Lead, to have an informal chat and a tour of our provision. She would love to hear from you: KRowlands@orchard-manor.org
Please ensure you read the accompanying job description.
A Full, UK, Manual Driving Licence is essential as you will be taking our students to their work experience placements.
Working hours are 30.83 hours per week / 39 weeks per annum.
This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken and written aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A copy of our safeguarding policy can be found here: Safeguarding Policy Webpage. This role falls under KCSIE regulated activities and as such it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relating to children. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check. Please ensure you read and understand our Privacy Notice, which is attached with this pack, before applying. We make appointments in accordance with our Recruitment and Selection Policy. Following updated guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education, Orchard Manor School will undertake an online check of all shortlisted candidates.
Interested applicants may contact the school and ask for Karyn Buckle-Cooper for further information.
Please ensure you complete the Orchard Manor School application form which accompanies this advert. Applicants are advised that submitting an incorrect or insufficiently completed application form will result in non-selection for interview.
Particular attention should be made to career history since secondary education and referees meeting the required criteria.
Please send complete applications to: kbuckle-cooper@orchard-manor.org
