Teaching Assistant - Baginton Fields School

Baginton Field School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting children’s welfare. This post is subject to all the relevant pre-employment checks set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education, including an enhanced DBS certificate with a barred-list check.

Baginton Fields School does not discriminate between candidates on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation. The School is mindful of the requirements relating to the recruitment of ex-offenders.

As an employer we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of all our staff.

We have 2 Teaching Assistant Vacancies.

Salary: £21,968 pa pro rata to term time only - Grade 4 point 6 (Actual Salary £16,669)

32.5 hours per week.

Are you looking for a rewarding career change?

Do you believe you could make a difference in the lives of young people with SEND?

The Governors of Baginton Fields School (a broad spectrum special school for secondary aged students) are seeking to appoint a dedicated, hardworking, enthusiastic and motivated teaching assistant who is passionate about providing high quality education and care.

We offer a comprehensive induction programme and ongoing professional development in the field of special educational needs and the successful candidate will be well supported by a team of dedicated professionals.

This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Successful applicants will be expected to demonstrate their commitment towards the school ethos & vision “Dedicated to delivering inspirational learning experiences” and will enjoy working as part of a team.

We will offer the successful candidate the opportunity to gain their TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Working with Individuals with Learning Disabilities (RQF) Qualification.

Within your application, applicants are asked to describe their skills, knowledge and understanding applicable to the role as described in the Job Description and Person Specification.

Start date: ASAP

If applicants require further information please contact the school or see the school website: www.bagintonfields.coventry.sch.uk

Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged.

Please contact alisonf@bagintonfields.coventry.sch.uk to arrange a convenient time.

For full details on the application process please read the attached documents.

Interview Date: Friday 5 May 2023

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 part of this recruitment process.