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
*** HLTA ***
Ellen Tinkham is looking to employ 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, 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 asap. The hours will be Monday to Friday (7 hours per day) term time only (1365 hours per annum).
Starting salary will be £22,708 per annum (Grade E).
This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
An online check of publicly available information will be completed to assess shortlisted candidates’ suitability to work with children.
To apply for this post, please read the job description and complete the application form. We do not accept CVs. 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 by Monday 7th October 2024 to recruitment@ellentinkham.devon.sch.uk
*** 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.
We currently have vacancies across the school and college, to commence as soon as possible. The successful applicants will need to be flexible and willing to work across all age groups, when required.
You will support students as part of a dedicated class team. We offer a child centred curriculum and you will enable our students to access learning opportunities and to achieve their full potential both educationally and emotionally. You will help deliver pre-planned learning, care and therapy programmes in an inspiring learning environment.
Although previous experience of working with children in an educational setting is preferable, it is as important to have an interest in SEN, be positive, have enthusiasm, empathy and a willingness to learn and follow instructions.
You will have excellent communication skills, be confident using IT, be flexible and resilient.
The salary range at Grade C (based on 5 days per week, 39 weeks per year) starts at £16,588 rising to £17,148, pay award pending.
The working hours are Monday to Friday 9 am – 3.30 pm (30 hours and 45 minutes) to include a team meeting once a week after school. All positions are term time working, 39 weeks per year.
Part time applications will also be considered, but the working hours shown above, still apply.
We offer a range of staff benefits:
– Local Government Pension Scheme
– an excellent employee assistance programme which includes physiotherapy, counselling, wellbeing and access to private healthcare if applicable
– staff discounts
– cycle to work scheme
– a wide range of staff training and development opportunities, including work based teacher training
– amazing students, fantastic supportive colleagues.
This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
An online check of publicly available information will be completed to assess shortlisted candidates’ suitability to work with children.
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. We do not accept CVs. 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 asap 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
