Ascension : VACANCY FOR A TEACHING ASSISTANT SPECIAL NEEDS - Two Boats School
Submitted by The Islander (Ascension Island Government) 17.01.2008 (Article Archived on 31.01.2008)

WE NEED A VERY SPECIAL PERSON TO WORK WITH A VERY SPECIAL PUPIL

Two Boats School is looking for a very special person to take over the role of full time teaching assistant working with one of our very special Downs Syndrome children.  The role includes providing one to one classroom support with numeracy, literacy, reading, leading small group sessions, swimming, preparing classrooms resources, photocopying, laminating and displays. 

You will

• Be a vital link between home and school.
  
• Help our child to learn and develop key skills.
  
• Need to be able to use Makaton sign language or be willing to learn it very quickly through attendance at evening classes at school.
  
• Need to be able to use your own initiative.
  
• Have experience of working with young people in a school environment.
  
• Be willing to learn new skills and ways of working.
  
• Be cheerful and willing to be part of a team.
  
• Have at least 1 years experience working with children in a variety of contexts.

We can offer you

• A friendly, supportive work place.
  
• The opportunity to work with the most exciting people on Ascension (the children!)
  
• Training and development opportunities suitable to your experience.

The Job is graded at circa Level 3 with a minimum and maximum salary band of £5,800 - £9,200 per annum. The successful applicant’s salary will fall within this salary band and will depend upon qualifications and experience. A single allowance of £2,688 per annum will be payable and accommodation will be provided.

The post is offered as a Single Status Contract for two years.

For further details including a full job description and person specification please contact Alan Nicholls on 7000 ext 150 or email him at the email address set out below.

Before applying for the post please contact Soo Matthews at the school on 6155 for an informal chat about the post so that you have a good understanding of the role and what will be expected of you.

Applications forms are available from the Administrator’s Office by telephoning (247) 7000 ext 100 or emailing alberta.knipe@ascension.gov.ac

Completed forms should be submitted to the Administrator’s Office by hand/post or on fax number 00 247 6152 or e-mail alan.nicholls@ascension.gov.ac by no later than Monday 4^th February.

A H Nicholls

Human Resources Manager

Administration Building

Georgetown