Blossom House is an Ofsted-rated “Outstanding” specialist school for children aged 3 - 19 years of age with speech, language and communication difficulties. Although many of the children have some associated difficulties such as fine motor problems or poor organisational skills, they are all within the average range of cognitive abilities.
We have an exciting opportunity for a confident, enthusiastic individual with a passion for learning and excellent inter-personal skills to join our team as a Teaching Assistant in our Secondary Provision, supporting children who have speech, language and communication difficulties.
The Teaching Assistant role involves supporting children, assisting the class teacher and therapists, helping to maintain the learning environments and assisting with administration.
We offer:
• A supportive working environment in a newly refurbished building.
• Small class sizes and the opportunity to work 1-1 with children where possible.
• Support from an enthusiastic and dedicated team of Therapy staff and Teachers who will work alongside you in the classroom. Our Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapist, Art Therapists, Music Therapists, and Play Therapists aim to maximize each child’s potential in a nurturing and supportive environment.
• Continued professional development.
• An opportunity to pursue a career in Teaching or Therapy where applicable.
• Great staff benefits and a friendly nurturing environment.
The ideal candidate will have:
• Confidence, enthusiasm and a passion for learning.
• Excellent English skills (clear written and spoken English) along with good reading, writing and numeracy skills.
• The ability to build good working relationships with children, teachers, parents and carers.
• experience of working with children with Special Education Needs (SEN), particularly children on the Autism Spectrum.
• The ability to manage a small group of children with complex social communication needs.
• The ability to promote positive behaviour in a nurturing environment is essential.
Qualifications preferred include GCSE, CACHE Diploma Level 3 in Child Development or equivalent qualification.
The role is a Fixed-term, Part-time, Term-Time role.
Wednesday to Friday (8:30 – 17:00)
(approximately. 36 teaching weeks per annum)
Actual Annual salary: £8,400
To Start: September 2022.
Closing Date: Friday 22nd September
(Early applications are recommended)
If you wish to apply for the post, please download the application form from the school website and email completed forms to Recruitment at Blossom House School.
This role is subject to the relevant Safeguarding checks which will include an Enhanced DBS check and right to work in the UK checks.