Teaching Assistant

As a TA Level 2 (Sensory and Physical), you will support the education, wellbeing and inclusion of students with physical, medical and sensory needs, ensuring that they are able to access learning and participate fully in school life. The postholder will lead, with the support of the SEND Team on the coordination and implementation of support for students with physical, sensory and medical needs, including overseeing medical care plans and Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs). About You The successful candidate will: Ensure that staff working with identified students are aware of and follow agreed strategies and safety procedures Act as a point of contact for staff regarding physical, sensory and medical needs Support the SEND Team in ensuring that provision is safe, appropriate and consistently implemented Lead, with the support of the SEND Team on ensuring students with physical, sensory and medical needs can access learning safely and effectively Implement and oversee medical care plans, ensuring all procedures are followed in line with training Candidates will have NVQ 2 for Teaching Assistants (or equivalent qualifications or experience), Level 2 Qualification in English and Maths as well as experience of supporting students with physical, sensory or medical needs What WE can Offer YOU In return for your skills and experience, we provide a supportive and friendly environment to develop and thrive. We offer all staff access to an excellent pension (TPS); an excellent new staff induction programme; a commitment to high quality continued professional development; and free onsite car parking. For an informal discussion about this post, please do not hesitate to contact Ms E Wilkie via 01482 826207. Diverse perspectives and experiences are critical to our success and we welcome applications from all people from all backgrounds with the experience and skills needed to perform this role. We want to make sure no one is put at a disadvantage during our recruitment process because of a disability, condition or impairment. To assist you with this, we will reduce or remove any barriers where possible and provide additional support where appropriate. If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, please do not hesitate to contact us. Previous applicants need not apply. We reserve the right to close this listing early, therefore early applications are encouraged. Consortium Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of all children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An appointment will be made subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS disclosure, in line with the usual terms and conditions of employment at The Consortium Academy Trust.