Type: temporary, contract & permanent
Start: ASAP
Location: Patchway, Bristol
Pay £80+ per day & SEND allowance
Elementa have been appointed to manage the Learning Support Assistant talent pool for this special school based in North Bristol, providing education for learners that have ASD/ASC (Autism), SEMH and often display challenging behaviours. The school have chosen to take this very different recruitment approach to build consistency of staffing approach and familiarity for their learners. Equally they feel that supply teaching can be a rewarding experience for teachers choosing this path.
This truly is a rewarding place to work. The school is brand new and purpose built with specific design features for the learners. The recently appointed headteacher follows on from the previous successful headteacher and is continuing to offer outstanding opportunities for the learners, but also maintaining a highly positive, friendly & welcoming work environment for colleagues. The original headteacher implemented a scheme of positive behaviour strategies, resulting in a massive reduction in student behaviour incidents, almost eliminating physical interventions & exclusions and vastly improving staff attendance as a result. Building on this the now school employ a restorative approach with students & parents to resolve issues and treat incidents as learning opportunities.
Applicants with Team Teach training may be at an advantage however free training will be provided for the successful applicant. The school operate on a transparent and collaborative basis across departments and between staff & senior leadership team. Ideas are shared and everyone has the opportunity to enhance the working environment and student opportunities. Overall this is a highly positive environment to work in for both staff & students.
If you are looking for an opportunity where you can make see the clear difference that you are making to students whilst working alongside a strong teaching & support staff team, this is the job you should apply for.
Applicants should have good previous SEND experience and knowledge, specifically in ASD/ASC, and how to adapt the education approach to ensure that high-quality learning still takes place despite not being a permanent team member. You would still be very much treated as an valuable part of the team.
To be considered for supply opportunities, you must:
- have good previous SEND experience
- be flexible & communicative regarding your availability
- be available at short notice
- be committed to the schools policies & procedures
- enjoy supply teaching and the rewards & challenges it can bring
Elementa will be managing all applicants and screening their suitability as supply staff to 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. Organising supply opportunities at the school would be done in direct communication with the relevant school colleague organising the supply cover. 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 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.