[Hiring] Casual Teaching Assistant @St Andrews Academy

Role Description

We are seeking caring, enthusiastic and reliable Casual Teaching Assistants to join our dedicated team at a specialist school supporting children and young people with severe learning difficulties and additional needs. There are multiple casual positions available, offering an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about supporting pupils and helping them achieve their potential.

As a Casual Teaching Assistant, you will work alongside experienced teachers and support staff to provide a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment. You will play an important role in supporting pupils with their learning, communication, personal development and day-to-day needs.

The successful candidates will:

• Be caring, patient and compassionate, with a genuine commitment to supporting children with additional needs
• Provide positive and practical support to pupils within the classroom and wider school environment
• Assist with learning activities and encourage pupils to develop their independence and confidence
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff and families
• Support pupils with their individual needs and learning programmes
• Promote a safe, inclusive and stimulating environment
• Work effectively as part of a dedicated and supportive team

Benefits

• An excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (Support Staff) / Teachers Pension (Teaching Staff)
• Generous holiday entitlement from your first day of employment (37 days holiday rising to 39 days after 5 years’ service including Bank Holidays)
• Access to Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan: Enjoy health services designed to support your well-being.
• Free DiscountForTeachers Scheme for all staff (Support and Teaching), exclusive discounts to save money with a wide selection of discounts and exclusive offers from hundreds of the biggest brands.
• Free Eye Tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to our Institute of Education and fantastic opportunities to help you grow, contribute and flourish in your role and in the Trust.

Company Description

St Andrew’s is a day special school for pupils with severe learning difficulties and ASD aged 11 -19 years. Our Special settings cater for children and young people with a wide range of Special Educational Needs from children with profound medical needs and life limiting conditions, those with severe, moderate and sensory needs through to young people with social emotional and mental health needs that require support and understanding to help them to navigate their world.

Shaw Education Trust is a dynamic and growing family of primary, secondary, and special schools, proudly serving communities from Birmingham to Bury. Our people are our greatest asset, and we are deeply committed to their development through high-quality training, apprenticeships, talent development programmes, and research opportunities.

Working in one of our special schools is much more than a job. It is an opportunity to join an extraordinary community and make a lasting difference to children, young people and their families.