Type: Permanent - (via 12 week trial contract)
Hours: Full time (possible part time opportunities)
Start: ASAP or 1st September 2022
Location: North Somerset
Pay: £85.76 - £125.12 per day
Elementa are recruiting Learning Support Assistants and Higher Level Teaching Assistants for this new special school which will be based in brand new, purpose built facilities in the Churchill area of North Somerset. The school is part of a large multi academy trust and will be specific to students that have SEMH needs aged 5-16. From September '22 the school will be open to x65 students although they have expectations to grow relatively rapidly based on current need in the local area. Initially, the school will temporarily be based in the Nailsea area whilst work is completed on the new school. Therefore applicants should be able to get to both Nailsea and Churchill to be considered for a these job roles.
Applicants will be required to demonstrate good previous experience and/or qualifications relating to working with SEND learners who display challenging behaviour and need additional support for SEMH. As a person you'll be able to show resilience, tenacity, empathy and patience when working with the learners.
Elementa will be managing all applicants and screening their suitability for the school. Elementa are not a supply agency, we are a schools services & recruiting partner to schools. We will manage the candidate vetting & compliance and process your payroll on behalf of the school whilst on trial contract. The school will engage the successful candidate on trial contract through Elementa (12 week / 60 day contract, paid to scale from the outset) to assess suitability and confirm the intention of engagement on permanent contract. Therefore applicants being considered for the role after pre-screening will be required to complete the registration process for Elementa. This includes full vetting & background checks and application for an Enhanced DBS Disclosure (which may be chargeable at £49.60) unless you have a current DBS on the update service.
If you have the relevant skills and experience necessary for this role then please apply with your full up to date CV. All applicants will be promptly responded to.
ELEMENTA CANDIDATE COMMITMENT:
- Weekly pay – no waiting for monthly payroll cut off dates, Elementa pays one week in lieu.
- PAYE contract – unless a candidate specifically requests it, all candidates are paid via PAYE giving them the protections and payment structure of a traditional employer:employee relationship; no umbrella companies.
- Training & Support – a broad range of free or heavily discounted training available including Safeguarding, Behaviour, Team Teach, SEND, Makaton and Thrive. Regular welfare contact and support from a dedicated candidate manager.