Relief Teaching Assistant

Job Description

We are a highly successful community all age special school for students aged 3-19 years old with severe and complex learning difficulties including autism. The original Edith Borthwick School was purpose built in Bocking in1976, and was designated a 'New Model Special School' by Essex Local Authority in 2006. In September 2015 we moved to our brand new, purpose built school in Braintree which offers superb facilities. We currently have a 240 pupil/student placement capacity.

A key feature of our school is the provision of a high quality education programme tailored specifically for individual needs. Meeting individual needs follows a route of Education Health Care Planning, with personalised plans engaging with a wide range of supporting agencies.
The school has an extended workforce with a large dedicated staff team who constantly strive to ensure that each pupil and student maximises their potential. Our wide range of specialist staff and facilities ensures that appropriate support and guidance is available for all students across the full curriculum/age range.

If you would prefer flexible hours then this is an ideal role for you. This is a perfect role to gain experience in working with children with additional needs. You must have a desire to learn and develop new skills. We expect all our relief Teaching Assistants to be flexible and willing to work with all ages. The needs of our students range from severe to complex needs.

We are looking for Teaching Assistants to join our dedicated team and be part of our learning community. You can work on days / hours that suit you and are willing to take part in the many extra cirriculum that our school has to offer for example swimming, community access, forest school etc.

Start date:As soon as pre-employment checks have been completed

You can read more about us on our website at www.edithborthwick.essex.sch.uk

Please apply online or ring the School for an application form - 01376 529300

Please note previous applicants need not apply.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.