Job Description

Humberston Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS certificate will be required (Child and Adult Workforce) as will ID documentation which shows the Right to Work in the UK.

'We are looking for people who like to go home knowing they have made a real difference for our amazing, youngest pupils. We're seeking applicants who are genuinely passionate about early childhood development'

Can you make a difference?

Do you have a deep interest in how young children learn through play, routines, and sensory experiences?

Do you have good knowledge of EY principles, and how to adapt them for pupils with complex SEND?

Do you have awareness of how to support young children with physical disabilities, medical conditions, and high health needs including feeding, tracheostomy care and postural management?

Do you have the enthusiasm for learning and safely carrying out delegated medical tasks?

Do you have a passion for supporting non-verbal or pre-verbal communication?

Do you have understanding of sensory processing differences and how to use sensory play, movement, music, and storytelling to promote learning and comfort?

Can you be creative in making learning environments calming, engaging, and accessible?

Do you have a commitment to working closely with teachers, therapists, nurses, and families as part of a transdisciplinary team?

Do you have dedication to promoting belonging, dignity, and independence?

Do you have awareness of the importance of safeguarding, personal care, and emotional regulation in early childhood and complex settings?

If so, come and join us...

Humberston Park School is an outstanding special academy for children and young adults, 3-19, with severe and complex physical and medical special educational needs.

The role of our Specialist Teaching Assistant is highly rewarding and challenging, and gives you the opportunities to be part of an amazing education and therapy team, access comprehensive and specialist training and professionally recognised career development pathways towards teaching and leadership. Alongside traditional full-time working hours, we also welcome those seeking more flexible, part-time working patterns with a variety of different hours and days to suit all. Package of employment includes: specialist training and development, free parking, subsidised canteen, free refreshments, and occupational pension scheme. Employees are also able to apply for a Bluelight card which gives access to offers and discounts.

Please get in touch to find out more about this exciting opportunity.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From 21,811.56 per year

Benefits:

Employee discount Free flu jabs Free parking Sick pay
Work Location: In person