Job Description

We are currently recruiting to expand our excellent staff team of Supply/Casual Teaching Assistants. We are looking for an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant who is flexible and adaptable being able to work across both our School and College sites. This position is offered on a casual staff cover needs basis during term-time weeks only. Days of work are arranged by mutual agreement.



The role involves assisting the teacher and other teaching assistants in the development and implementation of a programme of work and in providing a stable, caring and supportive learning environment for the pupils. You will be part of a team that is experienced and supportive. The role is very varied, with no one day being the same, whilst being extremely rewarding. Supply/Casual TA's are expected to work 8:45am to 3:00pm with half an hour break for lunch. The successful applicants will ideally start as soon as possible, following receipt of satisfactory references and completion of safeguarding clearances.



This is an opportunity to join our passionate, enthusiastic and outstanding team! We are seeking a motivated, skilled and resilient person. You will have experience of and be confident in supporting young people with SEND, including those with complex needs. You will have a flexible approach, exemplary communication skills and be able to meet the challenging needs of our young people. If the above describes you, we would love to hear from you!



If you would like to view the wonderful things that happen at Beaucroft and what we offer our pupils and staff, please take a look at our website, Facebook and Instagram pages:

Website:

Beaucroft Foundation School - Specialists in Education

Facebook:

Beaucroft Foundation School - https://www.facebook.com/BeaucroftSchool/



Beaucroft College - https://www.facebook.com/BeaucroftCollege/

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/beaucr0ft/




The salary is based on Dorset Job Evaluation XS10.5s (Grade 4).



We value the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from all sectors of the community.



Beaucroft School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; this is a commitment which we expect all staff and volunteers to share. The successful candidate will be required to have a Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with the Governments safer recruitment guidelines.



This role is UK based and your Right to Work will need to be established as part of the appointment process



This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (2013 and 2020)) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ's guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.



We will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. All aspects of social media and internet searches will be conducted. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.



If you would like any further information, please feel free to contact Rachel Shaw (HR Manager) on 01202 886083