Hours of work: 32.5 hours per week (term-time only) required for September 2024

Scale 6:  £28,509 - £29,360 

Mandeville School is an ‘Outstanding’ primary special school for pupils who have severe or profound and multiple learning difficulties; many of our pupils also have autism. Classes are organised on an age, need and learning style basis. 

This role will require the successful candidate to deal with the medical needs of the child/children to which you are assigned will include intimate care and administration of medicine and feeding.

The school is looking for someone who has:

• A level 2 qualification in teaching and learning
• Recent experience of employment as a teaching assistant working with pupils with Autism, Profound or Multiple Learning Difficulties or Severe Learning Difficulties

You will need to:

• Be a reflective and responsive teaching assistant who is committed to working with children, their families and the community.
• Be able to work in partnership with professionals from education, health and social care to ensure high-quality provision for these pupils
• Be committed to supporting areas of the curriculum development and school approaches, undertaking training as appropriate

Mandeville has a strong multi-professional team ethos. Class staff, psychologists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists and music therapists all work together to contribute to the pupils' learning.

Mandeville has a strong supportive ethos. Pupil and staff achievements are celebrated. Staff well-being is actively promoted. Continuing professional development is a strong feature of our school. The successful candidates will have the opportunity to join a creative, enthusiastic and supportive school team. 

Mandeville School is committed to safeguarding children and the successful applicant will be required to apply for an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Further information can be found at www.direct.gov.uk

Please email completed application forms to admin@mandeville.ealing.sch.uk, CVs will not be accepted without a completed application form.