SEND Teaching Assistant

About Us St Margaret’s Catholic Voluntary Academy is situated on the edge of Glossop between Gamesley and Charlesworth. The school is surrounded by beautiful scenery and from the playground the Snakepass and Woodhead Pass can be seen. We have close links with All Saints CVA in Old Glossop. Both schools share the same Headteacher. On 1st September 2018, the St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust, part of the Diocese of Nottingham, brought together 25 Catholic schools located in Derby City, Derbyshire, Staffordshire, Nottinghamshire and Stockport together in partnership, to ensure the very best spiritual, social and academic experiences and outcomes for the young people in our schools. Everything we do is to better the lives and futures of our children, providing access to first-class teaching, both academically and spiritually and we are united by our collective vision to excel. What are we looking for? If you are an enthusiastic and supportive Teaching Assistant who is committed to getting the best outcomes for pupils then we want to hear from you. The successful candidate will be able to build effective working relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues and will adapt their approach to meet the needs of all pupils. This is a fixed term role and the successful candidate will be working with a specific named child. The St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to satisfactory references, which will be requested, prior to interview, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, medical check, evidence of qualifications plus verification of the right to work in the UK. Please note that the closing date may be brought forward depending upon interest. You will be responsible for: Working with teachers to raise the learning and attainment of pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) Promoting pupils’ independence, self-esteem and social inclusion Giving support to pupils, individually or in groups, so they can access the curriculum, take part in learning and experience a sense of achievement Why work for the St Ralph Sherwin Multi Academy Trust? A summary of our fantastic benefits are as follows: Access to first class CPD opportunities. We also work in partnership with Nottingham Teaching School Alliance to deliver meaningful and relevant CPD. Our Leadership Academy identifies and develops future leaders. Genuine opportunities for career progression - with 25 academies in our family, and 84 academies across the Diocese, opportunities for career progression are a reality. Professional assistance - you will have access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential, independent and unbiased information and guidance 24/7. If clinically advisable, it also offers face-to-face counselling sessions. Pension - automatic enrolment into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme with 23.68% employer contributions, or to the Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff, one of the most competitive on the market, with employer contributions of above 20% in most cases. Terms and Conditions - we have committed to following nationally agreed terms and conditions for pay for both teachers and support staff. For more information about our Trust and our Academies, please visit www.srscmat.co.uk Connect with us on St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust | LinkedIn