School Staffing Solutions

Teaching Assistant
13th September 2023 by

Level 1 -2 SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Quidenham, Norwich

Salary: Actual salary £20,369.51 – £21,012.94 dependent on experience

Hourly rate: £11.40 – £11.76 per hour

Hours: 40 hours per week – Term Time only – Monday – Friday – 8.30am – 4.30pm (5pm on Thursday, extra half hour taken off on another day)

School Staffing Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a Special Needs School in Quidenham, Norwich who are looking for a Teaching Assistant. The school provides day placements for students aged 11 to 16 years primarily with communication and interaction difficulties or specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia. Some may be on the autistic spectrum or have anxieties and difficulties that create barriers to learning.

The Role:

The purpose of the Teaching Assistant is to support the children with their learning and care whilst in school and other settings. As well as developing and delivering personalised learning, you will work with colleagues to support pupils with their daily routines, transitions and positive behaviour management.

Key Duties:

To establish a warm, caring and supportive relationship with pupils in order to support them feeling safe and enabling them to enjoy and learn during their time at the School.
To promote and encourage independence and personal development in pupils and maintain high expectations of behaviour at all times.
To contribute to providing high quality, challenging and differentiated educational activities and experiences through supporting the teaching of a broad and balanced curriculum aiming at pupils achieving their full potential in all areas of learning.
Support the Class Teacher in all areas of the day to day running of the class
To respond to the varying and changing needs of the school and adapt to any task presented to achieve the smooth running of the school.
To promote pupils’ cognitive, social, emotional, behavioural, physical development and spiritual well-being.
Demonstrate a proven ability to work collaboratively within a multi-professional team.

About You:

GCSE Maths and English Language qualification minimum Grade 4 or equivalent is essential.
Level 2 – 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification (or working towards).
Understanding of the Safeguarding principles and Child Protection procedures.
Knowledge and experience of pupils with SEMH, ASD.

*****Due to the location of the school, candidates must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to their own vehicle.

What’s in it for you?

Be part of our successful team and also benefit from a generous package that includes:

Life assurance and Pension
Perkbox – offering high street discounts
Employee assistance programme
Car lease scheme
Fully funded training and qualifications
Bike to work scheme
Free membership to our Health cash back

To apply for this exciting role please send your cv today!

Waking Night Support Worker
13th September 2023 by

Waking Night Support Worker

Location: Lymington: New Forest
Salary: £22,757 to £23,537 per annum (£11.67 to £12.07ph)
Employment type: Full time permanent
Hours Per Week: 37.5

NB. WE ARE UNABLE TO OFFER SPONSORSHIP

Would you like secure employment where you can progress your career?

Do you have a passion for supporting children with special needs?

If you would like to build a career that gives you genuine sense of achievement and fulfilment knowing that you can have a positive impact on the young people, then look no further and apply today!

School Staffing Solutions are recruiting for Waking Night Support Workers now! We are looking for enthusiastic, caring and passionate people to become an integral part of a supportive team. In this role, you will support our young people and you will be required to be alert and observant at all times. In addition to regular checks on the children and young people you will be assigned additional tasks.

What’s in it for you?

Benefits include:

Exclusive access to reward and discount scheme,
Comprehensive induction
Commitment to your ongoing training and career progression,
Pension scheme
Paid for enhanced DBS
Wellbeing support
Cycle to work scheme and more!

The home is situated on the outskirts of the New Forest seaside town, Lymington in a quiet rural area. It supports young people from Primary years to post-16 who have emotional, social and mental health difficulties, including with learning difficulties, Attention Deficit Disorder, and other Autistic Spectrum Disorders. It comes to no surprise that positive relationships with staff and students is at the forefront of what we do.

There is a clear career pathway and training available. As long as you can demonstrate the values needed for a role within residential childcare, you will be given all the training and support you need to become a qualified Waking Night Support Worker.

Experience isn’t always essential but there are a few characteristics you will need to be successful in this role:

Resilience – We support some of the most vulnerable children in society who have varying degrees of emotional behavioural difficulties, autism, ADHD and associated difficulties so there will be times where your resilience is challenged.

Communication – Communicating with our young people is vital to understand their needs. Good teamwork and communication plays a key part in ensuring important information is relayed to other staff.

Organisation – You’ll need to be confident and organised in updating care plans and reporting information that will be relevant to the care of our young people.

Caring – Our young people require the best care we can offer. If you are a naturally caring and compassionate person, this is the role for you.

Attentive – No young person / situation is the same so being attentive to understand them and identify areas where we can support is important and alert within any situation.

Above all, we provide a supportive and collaborative working environment where you can flourish in your career and feel incredibly rewarded by helping those who need it most.

To start your residential childcare journey please apply today!

Children’s Residential Support Worker
13th September 2023 by

Children’s Residential Support Worker

Location: Frome
Permanent
37.5 hours per week – shift pattern AND unsociable hours
£20,807 to £21,587 per annum (£10.67 to £11.07ph)
Own car is desirable
PLEASE NOTE- SPONSORSHIP IS NOT AVAILABLE

School Staffing Solutions are recruiting on behalf of an organisation that provides education and care to children and young people.

We are looking for Residential Support Workers in the Frome area. We are looking for enthusiastic, caring and passionate people to become an integral part of our support team. In this role, you will support our young people and be responsible for providing compassionate care during your time with them.

This is a specialist children’s home for young people aged 7 to 18 who have complex needs which may include autistic spectrum disorder (ASD). The home is located in the market town of Frome in Somerset, with easy walking access to the local town centre.

The home’s focus is to promote the development of individual social behaviour, independence and personal skills and offering opportunities to practise these in real life settings. This ensures that our young people develop a positive outlook on life in a safe, warm, welcoming, structured and fun environment.

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for compassionate, friendly and genuinely caring individuals who want to give our young people the best possible chance to succeed.

If you’re the type of person who:

Thrives as part of a team
Is resilient, patient and understanding
Has a natural flair for making people smile
Is always around to lend a listening ear

This could be the perfect role for you. And don’t worry if you don’t have any experience working with children, we will provide all the support and training you need to build a fulfilling career that you can be proud of, including fully funded qualifications.

What’s in it for you

We provide a supportive and collaborative working environment where you can flourish in your career and feel incredibly rewarded by helping those who need it most. We also understand that not everyone can do set shifts, so we’re very flexible with hours to suit your needs.

On top of this, you’ll also get access to a range of fantastic benefits including:

Healthcare cash plan, wellbeing support and loans
An exclusive rewards and benefits platform
High-street and online discounts through Blue Light Card
Cycle to work scheme and gym membership
Refer a friend bonus scheme
Learning and development opportunities
Hours that suit your lifestyle

What now!

If you are able to work unsociable hours and have are desire to make a difference to children and young people then please send over your most up to date cv and we will be in touch to discuss the role in more detail.

PLEASE NOTE- SPONSORSHIP IS NOT AVAILABLE

Teaching Assistant – SEN
13th September 2023 by

Location: Meldreth, Nr Royston, Cambridgeshire/Hertfordshire border

Salary: £11.00 – £12.00 per hour (£19,654.80 – £21,441.60 actual salary) depending on experience and qualifications

Hours: Full time – 40 hrs per week, Mon – Fri. Term time only

School Staffing Solution are worrking on behalf of an independent Special day school which provides a highly specialist learning environment for students aged 6 to 19 who have a range of MLD and SLD needs including autism spectrum disorders, ADHD and associated difficulties, who require an individualised, specialist approach.

Many of the students have complex medical needs and sensory/ physical impairments. The students are supported to manage sensory overload, anxiety, low self-esteem, low confidence, and difficulty with transitions which is often demonstrative through their behaviours.

Benefits:

Being part of an accredited highly skilled specialist team
Being part of a growing team with shared values and vision
Opportunities for meaningful career development
Fully funded training and qualifications
Life assurance
Pension plan
Perk Box- offering high street discounts
Employee assistance programme
Bike to work scheme
Car lease scheme

Role responsibilities:

Be crucial in supporting students with their learning, development and progress in all areas of the curriculum within a range of learning contexts
Help young people with a range of needs, including PMLD, complex medical conditions and autism to achieve their educational and personal goals
Support an environment that fosters equality, diversity and the rights of all young people to be seen as learners and be treated with respect
Place an emphasis on support and empowerment of young people
Develop a greater understanding of Special Education issues and demonstrate these in all aspects of the role
Provide high quality support in all aspects of the role
The role may require participation in physical intervention and personal care routines

We are looking for candidates who are:

Willing and able to work towards getting formal qualifications, attend training and to take responsibility for your own development – All fully funded.
Passionate and show compassion for children and young people with additional needs
Ambitious and determined to overcome barriers to learning
A lover of the outdoor and community learning
Capable of having a vision to see potential rather than disability
Committed fully to safeguarding values and procedures
Proactive, rather than reactive
Creative thinkers with solution focus
Able to work supportively as a team member and confidentially when working independently, within a range of settings
Excellent communication skills, particularly in relation to the students communication needs
Able to understand and deliver effective education and support in line with identified needs
Educated to at least level 4 (or equivalent) Maths and English

If you are interested in this role please apply today!

“School Staffing Solutions act as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary opportunities”.

Lead Maths Teacher
13th September 2023 by

Lead Maths Teacher

Location: Cranborne, Dorset

Salary: £40,625.00 – £42,131.00 (UPS 1-2), plus £1,500.00 leadership allowance.

School Staffing Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a school where they believe in giving young people, ages 11-16, the tools and opportunities to create the lives they want for themselves. With high-quality teaching, an excellent level of individual support and a range of expert-led, integrated therapy, they support all of their young people who have a range of needs including Autism and other associated conditions. They take advantage of their beautiful setting to inspire and create fun experiences to enhance learning and progress.

What’s on offer?

Be part of a successful team and benefit from a generous package that includes:

Life assurance
Teachers’ Pension
Full training and continued support
Perkbox – offering high street discounts
Employee assistance programme
Car lease scheme
Fully funded training and qualifications
Staff wellbeing programme involving social events throughout the year
Bike to work scheme
Free parking
Free membership to our Health cash back plan – Claim back money on services such as dental, optical, physio and many more.

The main purpose of the role:

Required for September 2023, a dynamic, well-qualified and committed Lead Practitioner to join the Maths teaching team.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the growing school and an excellent preparation for future senior leadership positions. We would also welcome applications from candidates who feel they have the qualities of an emerging Lead Practitioner.

The school is a specialist SEN school where pupils achieve well and are part of a strong and caring community, the school was recognised by Ofsted in January 2020 when they stated, “Staff cherish pupils in this little school. There are warm and caring relationships, which ensure a calm learning environment. Pupils enjoy their lessons. They like spending time relaxing in the abundant gardens of the college. Pupils improve their physical and emotional health through working with the school dogs and playing with Dave, the hamster. These activities are particularly effective for supporting the pupils who have complex medical and special educational needs and/or disabilities”.

Successful candidate qualities:

Essential: PGCE, QTS/QTLS, Level 5 diploma or equivalent teaching qualification and evidence of in-service training.
To be able to teach Entry level 2 & 3, Functional Skills Level 1 & 2 and GCSEs in Maths
Desirable: Experience of working in a school environment, ideally in specialist education.
Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Good teaching and communication skills, both written and verbal.
Effective skills in planning, preparation, recording and reviewing students’ progress.
Good IT skills and understand of how IT can be used to support learning.
Ability to remain calm and reflective when working in a challenging environment.
Proven ability to work on own initiative, be well organised, prioritise effectively and achieve results against deadlines.
Ability to engage students in positive enabling relationships

If you are interested in this role please apply today!

“School Staffing Solutions act as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary opportunities”.

Night Support Worker
13th September 2023 by

Night Support Worker

Location: Cranborne, Dorset

Salary: £11.00-£12.00 per hour + £25 per night shift worked (approx. an additional £4,000 per year)

Annual Salary: £25,025.00 – £27,300.00

Hours: 7.45pm-8.15am- 4 on 4 off shifts- average of 43.75 hours per week. Part time hours will also be considered.

Do you want to make a difference to the lives of young people?

Do you like helping people and providing support and care?

School Staffing Solutions are recruiting for a NIGHT SUPPORT WORKER for a College, that supports young people between the ages of 16 and 25 who have additional social, emotional, autism and mental health needs.

Benefits and Additional Information

Full training with the opportunity to study the Level 3 diploma in Health and Social Care (funded) and CPD pathway for progressing
The little perks of appreciation, chocolates, food, tea & coffee pods, Christmas hampers etc
Well-being checks with our Mental first aiders & Well being Champions
Full management support
Life assurance
Pension
Perkbox – offering high street discounts
Employee assistance programme
Car lease scheme
Fully funded training and qualifications
Bike to work scheme
Free membership to our Health cash back plan – Claim back money on services such as dental, optical, physio and many more.

The role

As a Night support worker you play an important role with the young people you are not just night support worker you can make a difference to our young people life’s
No experience needed – Increased rates for those with experience
Your role will be to help prepare the awesome young people that the college support for adult life and facilitating their transition into further education, training, or employment.
Ensure all health/medical needs are looked after throughout the night
You will be the listening ear and emotional support for young people to talk to after a busy day
The key to this role will be your ability to participate and to motivate whilst ensuring our students develop their own independent living skills.

Skills and Qualifications

Successful candidates are likely to demonstrate (No experience need – we’ll fund all your training):

Willingness to participate, be positive and creative in meeting our young person’s needs
Able to support and develop independence skills such as budgeting, cooking, housekeeping as well as accessing the wider community
Ability to prompt / encourage in a positive manner whilst providing social/emotional behavioural support
Ability to show a strong understanding of what “good care” looks like and how to put the young person’s needs first, whilst empowering them to be independent
Due to our rural location access to transport and a drivers licence is essential
Given the age of our students all applicants must be 21 and over

If you are interested in this role please apply today!

“School Staffing Solutions act as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary opportunities”.

SEN Teaching Assistant
13th September 2023 by

SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Leyland, nr Preston, Lancashire

Salary: £11 – £12 p/hr (£19,654.80 – £21,441.60 actual salary)

Hours: 40 hours per week – Term Time Only

School Staffing Solutions is recruting on behalf of an independent day school in Lancashire providing specialist education for young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties (SEMH).

The role:

The Teaching Assistants support the children with their learning and general wellbeing to ensure every child has the best opportunity to reach their full potential in a caring and safe environment. Where necessary this may include supporting with care needs from time to time as well as positive behaviour management adopting a tailored approach to the individual child.

What’s on offer?

Full training and continued support
Life assurance and pension
Health cash back plan
Car lease scheme
Bike to work scheme 
Perk box – discounts off hundreds of high street retailers and restaurants

Key duties:

Participate in the planning and evaluation of learning activities.
Provide meaningful feedback on pupil attainment and progress.
Support the teacher in monitoring, assessing, recording and reporting pupils’ progress according to the school’s policies in order to monitor and foster pupils’ progress in all areas of learning.
Support positive behaviour and concentration levels of the children and adapt own behaviour and responses to any change or escalations in behaviour of the children.
Promote spiritual, moral, social and cultural (SMSC) development and British values within the PSHE policy across the whole school.
Promote pupils’ cognitive, social, emotional, behavioural, physical development and spiritual well-being through a whole Day Curriculum.

About You:

Experience working with SEN in an employed or voluntary setting
Full UK driving licence absolutely necessary, as you will be required to transport pupils to and from school and also engage in off-site enrichment activities which requires transportation
Working towards Level 2 award in Support work in schools or an equivalent is desirable
GCSE Maths and English Level 2/C or above qualification is essential.
Understanding of the Safeguarding principles and Child Protection procedures.
Knowledge or experience of pupils with SEN or SEMH/ASD
Commitment to the role, the desire to put the child first and treat them as an individual
Be positive and creative in meeting pupils’ needs

If you are interested in this role please apply today!

“School Staffing Solutions act as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary opportunities”.