Teaching Assistant

There are 2 vacancies being appointed to at this time. A TA working full schools hours at this base can expect to work 32 hours a week over 5 days, term time only. We are seeking to appoint to vacancies of 1 full time and one part time (2 days a week) through this advert, but we are open to discussion around this and can accommodate 2 part time appointments.

About Us
Our Communication and Interaction Resource Bases are in mainstream schools where you will work closely with specialist and classroom teachers, providing directed support, care and supervision to children including those who have Autistic Spectrum Disorders and associated language, interaction, learning and communication difficulties.
The aim of your support and guidance will be to enable the children in Key stage 3 & 4 to access the curriculum and to facilitate full inclusion in school life, supporting children to learn as independently as possible.

About the Role
The Teaching Assistant (TA) role is an essential part of the educational team supporting students in the Communication and Interaction Resource Base. The primary responsibility is to support the Lead Teacher in all aspects of work of the resource base. This will include supporting students with their independence , learning , relationships, skills and behaviours.

About you
Our ideal candidates have a quiet and encouraging manner, highly developed communication skills and the ability to remain calm in difficult situations. You need to be open to learning and to have a commitment to inclusion for children and young people with Special Educational Needs. You will model positive communication and contribute to a culture of reflection and continuous service improvement in the base.

Additional information
Actual salary based on 32 hours per week term time only £19,915 - £21,578
This is a term time only contract

For general enquiries and further information about the posts please contact:
Rachel Morrison (Service Manager) [phone removed]

Rewards and Benefits

• Resource Bases are open term-time only.
• Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing support 24x7.
• Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, with an employer’s contribution of up to 19.9%.
• Childcare vouchers, cycle to work scheme, electric car scheme, range of staff discounts including travel, holidays, insurance, food, health & leisure activities.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities.
• Range of family-friendly policies

Our Values
Our organisational values underpin everything we do and say and are supported by policies, processes and guidance. In short, our values describe ‘the way we do things here’ so that we deliver great services for our residents.

• Always learning
• Be kind and care
• Equality and integrity in all we do
• Taking responsibility
• Daring to do it differently

Everyone that works for us demonstrates their commitment to these values. We will ask you to demonstrate your commitment to these values, and their associated behaviours, throughout the application process.

Our commitment to: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.

Our commitment to: Guaranteed Interview Schemes
As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.

Our commitment to: Safeguarding
Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.

Our commitment to: Flexible Working
We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.

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