Job Introduction
We are looking to appoint dedicated, engaging and inspiring teaching assistants to join our team in our resource base for deaf children. You will be required to support and assist with the development of deaf children within the school. The role will involve a combination of class-based support and some withdrawal for specialist interventions under the guidance of a Teacher of the Deaf. Candidates will have the confidence that comes from experience of working with children with additional needs, preferably children with hearing loss or speech and language difficulties. A pre-existing knowledge of BSL will be a huge advantage though further training will be provided as appropriate. A strong commitment to personal development will be essential, alongside the enthusiasm to give things a try with the support of our supportive and encouraging team. Candidates must have achieved a pass at GCSE level for English and Maths. Ideally hold BSL Level 2, and be keen to work towards Level 3.
Redbridge Community School is an Ofsted rated (2023) “Good” school in Southampton. It is a special community to be a part of. For staff we offer:
- A work/life balance that is envied by other schools– Your life outside school is just as important!
- A true community school where it feels like you are making a difference
- An ethos of care for students and staff alike
- A leadership team that supports staff in all they do
- An entitlement to a Private Health Care plan as soon as you join us
- Local Government Pension Scheme
In June 2022 we were once more awarded as Platinum Investors in People School placing us in the top 1% of employers nationally. The following comments are from our 2019 and 2022 reports, and they sum up what it is like to work in our community:
“There is an underlying ‘family’ feel to the school, with everyone wanting to do their best for the students, whilst supporting one another in their development and wellbeing.”
“Leaders invest heavily in their staff, for example they provide opportunities for staff to take care of both their physical and mental health. Staff feel valued and like working at the school. They comment favourably on Leaders’ attempts to reduce unnecessary workload, enable flexible working and respond positively to reasonable requests for compassionate or other leave.”
Please have a look at our website to find out more about how we can offer you a superb work/life balance.
https://www.redbridgecommunityschool.com/staff-morale-matters
Our advert may close early, and so if you’re keen please apply as soon as practically possible.
For any questions relating to this role please contact: Mrs Sarah Morris, HR Administrator by email to - smorris@redbridgeschool.co.uk
To apply for this role please download an application from https://www.redbridgecommunityschool.com/vacancies and submit electronically to smorris@redbridgeschool.co.uk stating which role you are applying for.
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
