Teaching Assistant - Sherbourne Fields School

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

What is the job role?

We are looking to recruit an experienced and dedicated professional to provide 1:1 classroom support to one of our amazing Year 6 pupils who has Global development delay, Cerebral Palsy Quadriplegia, Dystonia and Epilepsy. This young man also uses AAC communication through eye gaze and uses an electric wheelchair for mobility.

You will be an outstanding communicator who can establish a trusting relationship through their nurturing and holistic approach; taking into account the child’s communication, sensory, academic and social needs.

As a creative individual, you will utilise the exceptional outdoor space and learning resources Sherbourne has to offer to explore and engage our pupil in the development of their communication, interaction and emotional regulation skills as set out in their EHCP.

You will work alongside a range of external agencies along with our experienced and dedicated Teachers, to plan and provide learning and care for this very special young man through our high-quality curriculum. You will be instrumental in enabling this pupil to access and achieve throughout their learning journey at Sherbourne Fields.

Sherbourne Fields is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Full enhanced DBS check will be carried out for this post.

Please complete the attached application form (also available from the school website – www.sherbournefields.co.uk)

Please email completed applications to office@sherbournefields.coventry.sch.uk

Who are we looking for?

A professional and solution-focused individual who can work proactively in ensuring our 1:1 pupil can fully access the formal curriculum as well as wider learning opportunities.

Applicants must possess GCSE Maths and English
(A – C/4 - 9 or equivalent), and be competent in the use of ICT.

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form A professional and solution focussed individual who can work pro-actively in ensuring our 1:1 pupil is able to fully access the formal curriculum as well as wider learning opportunities. of this recruitment process.

Coventry City Council