Therapeutic Teaching Assistant

Salary

NJC Grade 4

Location

Palatine Primary School

Address

Palatine School, Palatine Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN12 6JP

Website

www.palatineschool.org

Email

office@palatineschool.org

Telephone No

01903 242835

Required From

2nd September 2024

Contract

Permanent, Term-time
32.5 hours per week

Therapeutic Teaching Assistants to support pupils with complex behavioural needs
32.5 hrs, Term Time
Grade 4

Palatine is a generic Primary Special School catering for the whole range of special educational and complex learning needs including PMLD, SLD, MLD and ASC.

We are seeking to appoint highly motivated, enthusiastic, caring and friendly team players to join our effective and supportive staff. All staff have opportunities for professional development and everyone’s contributions are valued.

We are looking for therapeutic teaching assistants who: •

Have at least NVQ level 3 or equivalent •
Have an understanding of how to apply therapeutic interventions to support pupils exhibiting complex and challenging behaviours
• Have experience of directly working with children with Social Emotional and Mental Health and behaviour
• Are caring and understanding of children’s needs •
Are nurturing in their approach and interventions •
Are very well organised & efficient •
Are open to advice, feedback and guidance from colleagues •
Are able to communicate effectively within a team
• Are calm •
Are values led and able to uphold the values and vision of the school keeping ‘children at the heart of everything’


We can offer you:
•
A happy, positive, vibrant working environment
• An inclusive school with a wide and diverse community
• Talented, enthusiastic and supportive colleagues who are committed to continuous improvement
• Pupils who are eager to learn
• An attractive and well-resourced school
If you are a Teaching Assistant looking for a new role, or have a background in care, social work and psychology as these are very transferable skills and are passionate about starting a career in Special Education please apply.

Palatine is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will require a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and two references, including one from their most recent employer.

Closing date: by Midday Tuesday 2nd July 2024
Interviews: Monday 15th July

Please apply by completing the attached application form and ensuring you take time to fully complete the skills and competencies section using the person specification and school values and vision of the school which are attached. Please return your application to Amanda Francombe, HR Manager by midday on Tuesday 2nd July 2024 at afrancombe@palatineschool.org.



Further details about our school and a video prospectus are available to view on our website www.palatineschool.org