Teaching Assistant

Doubletrees School is part of the Special Partnership Trust, a specialist educational trust committed to raising standards for children and young people with Special Educational Needs. We place our learners at the heart of everything we do, providing an ambitious and inclusive curriculum that supports learning, independence, resilience and preparation for life beyond school.

Our dedicated team works collaboratively to ensure every learner receives high-quality education, care and support in a safe, positive and nurturing environment. We are ambitious, aspirational and purposeful, and we are looking for colleagues who share our commitment to improving the lives and experiences of our learners.

We are seeking a skilled, enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to join our team at Doubletrees School.

Working closely with teachers and other members of the school team, you will support the delivery of high-quality learning experiences that meet the individual needs of our pupils. You will play an important role in helping learners develop their knowledge, skills, confidence and independence, while promoting their welfare, inclusion and engagement in all aspects of school life.

You will provide individual and small-group support, adapting your approach to meet pupils' differing needs and helping them to access learning and make progress. You will also support pupils with their personal, social and emotional development, helping to create a safe, positive and nurturing learning environment.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is patient, adaptable and committed to making a positive difference to the lives of children and young people with special educational needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils to access learning and participate fully in classroom activities.
• Work with individuals and small groups under the direction of the class teacher.
• Support the implementation of individual learning programmes and strategies.
• Encourage pupils to develop confidence, independence and positive learning behaviours.
• Support pupils' social, emotional and personal development.
• Help maintain a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Observe and provide feedback on pupils' engagement, progress and achievements.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff and other professionals..

Our Total Reward Offer:

The Special Partnership Trust recognises the importance of developing a properly implemented People Strategy to underpin the overall strategic aims of the Trust.

Our People Strategy is designed to help us attract prospective high calibre candidates, as well as drive engagement, productivity and retention of our high performing and high potential employees. It reflects our belief in putting our people first. This does not mean putting our learners second. It is based on the philosophy that if we create a positive and rewarding work environment, if our staff feel motivated, well managed and well supported, they in turn will provide the best possible outcome for our learners.

We recognise that our total reward offer, has got to consist of more than just money. We seek to provide our staff with a diverse range of benefits that support their day to day needs both at work and outside of work. These include generous leave entitlements and pension scheme as well as access to health/wellbeing tools, training & development, career pathways and opportunities to ensure they feel valued.

Please visit the Special Partnership website, www.specialpartnership.org for further information about our Trust, or to learn more about our People Strategy and Benefits click here.

If you need the application form or any part of the recruitment process in a different format, please contact us directly at kjose@specialpartnership.org and we will make the necessary adjustments.

Are you ready to make a lasting impact? Join us today.

Safeguarding:

The Special Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to the satisfactory completion of checks and references, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. In accordance with guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education; the Trust will undertake an online search of all shortlisted candidates.