One-year fixed term contract
Grade 6 point 18 £27,279 pa to point 20 to £28,130 pa
32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8:35am – 3:35pm
39 weeks, term-time only (including training days)
Required: 4th November 2024
About the school
John Chilton School is a successful school for pupils who have complex physical, medical and learning difficulties. We are innovative in our approach to educate pupils with a range of cognitive, physical and medical needs (4 to 19 years) in a unique environment. The school has two sites colocated with mainstream academies. The post holder will be expected to work across both sites
We aim for our pupils to become confident, independent and motivated members of the community.
The job includes being responsible for the effective running and the deployment of Assistive Technology, including support for pupils who have visual impairments, and alternative communication systems at the school.
About you
- Will have knowledge of appropriate ICT equipment, software and how to apply these to enable children and young people with disabilities to access the curriculum and social and leisure situations.
- Will be hard working and committed to work across the age range (4 to 19 years);
- Must have significant experience of working with children or adults with complex and profound additional needs;
- Will be able to work with minimum supervision
Candidates are welcome to visit the school. Please contact Andrea Keogh to arrange a suitable date and time.
How to apply
Application forms and job descriptions can be downloaded from the school website https://www.john-chilton.ealing.sch.uk/vacancies/open-vacancies-2/
We are committed to safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). Further information can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/dbs-checking-service-guidance–2.
Candidates who have lived or worked abroad may require an overseas police check and may be asked to provide a good conduct certificate. Further information can be found at www.gov.uk
In line with KCSIE 2023 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates’ suitability to work with children.
Closing date: Application forms to be submitted to the school by noon on Thursday 26 September 2024.