Ellen Tinkham School is part of the Learn to Live Federation and is a successful special school catering for pupils with severe and profound and multiple learning difficulties, from the age of 3 up to 19. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Our vision:
Everyone will be the best that they can be
Everyone has a voice
No one is excluded
Our current vacancies are detailed below. All vacancies advertised require a DBS disclosure, and require the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English. We will also carry out an online check of publicly available information to assess shortlisted candidates’ suitability to work children.
If you are interested in any of the roles detailed below, please complete an Application form and email this to recruitment@ellentinkham.devon.sch.uk
Current Vacancies
*** HIGHER LEVEL TEACHING ASSISTANT ***
Ellen Tinkham School is looking to appoint a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to work in our vibrant and innovative special school.
A sound knowledge and understanding of Special Educational Needs is essential, as well as experience in managing challenging behaviour. The successful candidate will deliver whole class cover in the absence of the teacher and work with pupils across all ages (3 to 19), differentiating the curriculum for students with SEND.
The successful candidate will:
- Develop positive relationships with pupils.
- Ensure that our school ethos is embedded through everything they do.
- Work collaboratively with teachers, assisting in the planning cycle.
- Plan motivating and engaging sequences of personalised learning.
The postholder will be required to commence September 2024. The hours will be Monday to Friday (35 hours per week / 7 hours per day) term time only (1365 hours per annum). Starting salary will be £22,708 per annum (Grade E).
To apply for this post, please read the job description and complete the application form. If you are accessing the MS Word application form from a mobile device, please “Save As” / download the form prior to completion.
Job Description / Application Form / Safeguarding Policy
Completed applications should be returned to recruitment@ellentinkham.devon.sch.uk
Closing date: Monday 15th July 2024
Interview date: Wednesday 17th July 2024
*** TEACHING ASSISTANTS ***
Ellen Tinkham School’s application process is now open to appoint Teaching Assistants to work in our vibrant and innovative special school in Exeter.
These positions would suit intelligent, caring and resilient people who will keep the school ethos in the centre of everything they do. The successful candidates will inspire our young people and be part of a dedicated team creating a stimulating and person-centred learning environment. The school caters for students and young people from 3 years to 19 years. Class sizes are between 6-12 pupils. We currently have vacancies across the school and college. The successful applicants would need to be flexible in their approach and willing to work across all age groups, when required.
This role requires a DBS disclosure and the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
The salary range at C Grade (based on 5 days per week), Monday to Friday 9 am – 3.30 pm (1200 hours per annum), term time only, starts at £14,957 rising to £15,507.
We offer a range of staff benefits:
- Local Government Pension Scheme;
- Excellent employee assistance programme which includes physiotherapy, counselling, wellbeing and access to private healthcare if applicable;
- Staff discounts;
- Cycle to work scheme;
- Wide range of staff training and development opportunities including work based teacher training.
- Amazing students, fantastic supportive colleagues.
The successful candidates will be required to commence as soon as possible. To apply for this post, please read the job description and complete the application form. If you are accessing the MS Word application form from a mobile device, please “Save As” / download the form prior to completion.
Job Description / Application Form / Safeguarding Policy
Completed applications should be returned to recruitment@ellentinkham.devon.sch.uk
Learn to Live Federation Governors
If you are interested in joining our Governing Body, please email Katy Young, our Clerk to Governors via clerk@learntolivefederation.co.uk
