- School recruiting
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Ivel Valley School & College
- Location
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College Site, The Baulk, Biggleswade
- Salary range
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NJC pay scale at CBC School Level, Level 2 Band A (SEN) - Points 4 to 5. £19,036 – £19,534 (annual pro rata paid salary of £23,114 - £23,500)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4pm. Term Time only plus 5 training days
- Contract type
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Permanent
- Closing date
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31 July 2024
- Interview date
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Not available
- About this job
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Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? Our dynamic college is looking for Teaching Assistants dedicated to supporting students with diverse learning needs as they develop the skills they require for future life.
Our students access our post-16 college for three years and leave at the end of year 14 having been prepared for adulthood and their next steps in that journey. If you are enthusiastic about helping young people gain knowledge and independence, including when accessing the local community then this role is for you.
Qualities we seek:
- Compassionate and patient nature
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Empathy and understanding towards diverse needs
- Eagerness to learn and grow in an inclusive educational setting
- Dedication to fostering a positive and nurturing learning environment
Ivel Valley is a special needs school and college in Biggleswade, providing education for pupils aged 3-19 with a range of special educational needs and disabilities.
Our school site on Hitchmead Road supports pupils from Early Years to Key Stage 4 with the majority of students continuing on to post-16 education at our College site at The Baulk, Biggleswade.
The posts are permanent working 35 hours weekly from 8.30am to 4.00pm during term time only. Part-time requests will be considered for a reduced number of days, however the working hours are fixed. You will be provided with a full induction programme to give you the training you need to succeed. You are not required to have any specific Teaching Assistant qualification or school-based experience, just a great attitude!
In addition to working with our fabulous team of professionals and amazing young people we also offer the following:
- FREE Uniform
- Specialist Training
- Onsite parking
- Access to FREE Employee Assistance Programme offering Mental Health & Wellbeing Support
- Cycle to Work Scheme, Techscheme, Shopping Scheme
- FREE Tea & Coffee
Please get in touch if you would like to come and see our college in action.
- How to apply
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Please visit our website https://www.ivelvalley.beds.sch.uk/ for more information about our school and college. For application information go to the careers section of our web site or through My New Term where you will find a full job description and person specification.
Or contact:
Name: Clare Neish, HR Manager
Telephone: 01767 601010
Email: HR@ivelvalley.beds.sch.uk