Vacancies
We are always seeking to recruit additional dynamic and inspiring Teachers & Support staff to join Vale of Evesham School.
If you share our vision and determination, possess strong ambitions for learners, and want to have a positive impact on young people, families and the community, then we would be delighted to hear from you.
Vale of Evesham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification and will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and pre-employment health screening
All Application forms should be returned to Victoria Jervis (victoria.jervis@valeofeveshamschool.org)
Bank Staff: Teaching Assistants
Term time only
£12.59 – £13.47 per hour
Are you looking for flexible work? Wanting to earn some extra money on the odd days you are free? Ever thought about covering Teaching Assistants that are off sick / on training?
As a Bank Staff member, you will be supporting children in our small classes with their daily routine at school including activities such as meal times and outdoor play.
The children and young people you will be supporting have autism, learning disabilities, physical disabilities or communication barriers. Depending on the needs of each pupil some will require support with personal care and / or moving and handling. You will be required to build rapport with the pupils and provide positive reinforcement to increase their confidence and self-esteem.
Vale of Evesham School caters for 182 pupils aged 4 to 19 years, who have moderate, severe, and profound learning difficulties. Many of our pupils have other barriers to their learning including autism, challenging behaviour, physical disabilities, and complex health needs.
Applicants will need energy and enthusiasm, and the ability to work in a busy environment. The work can be challenging but watching the progress of the pupils can also be extremely rewarding.
The successful candidate will:
- Be available from 9.00am to 3.00pm on any day between Monday and Friday
- Be passionate about supporting children and young people with special educational needs.
- Have experience within a school, residential or similar setting supporting young people or adults.
For more information, please contact Victoria Jervis on 01386 443367 or email Victoria.jervis@valeofeveshamschool.org
Applications close: Ongoing
Interview date: To be arranged
Vale of Evesham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check with child and adult barred list checks under the arrangements established by the Disclosure & Barring Service, pre-employment health screening and obtaining of satisfactory references by the school. You will also be required to prove you are eligible to work in the UK. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, the Trust may conduct online searches of any shortlisted applicants.
Residential Child Care Assistant
32 hours per week
Term-time only + 5 training days
Permanent Contract
CLPT07 – CLPT11 £18,073 – £19,326 (FTE £24,294 – £25,979)
Vale of Evesham School is a Specialist School for Cognition and Learning, that caters for pupils who have moderate, severe and profound learning difficulties. Many of our pupils have other barriers to their learning including autism, challenging behaviour, physical disabilities and complex health needs. The school also has a residential provision for weekly boarders where this role is based, which ensures that we offer a 24-hour curriculum for up to 15 pupils during term-time.
We are currently looking for a Care Assistant to join our committed residential staff team in supporting our pupils before and after school.
Normal working hours are Monday to Thursday evenings from 3.00pm to 10.00pm, depending on the day, and Tuesday to Friday mornings, from 7.30am to 9.00am.
The post benefits from set shift patterns, with no weekend or bank holiday working required. It is a term time only position, so you would not be required to work during school holidays. You would receive a paid annual leave entitlement of 26 days per annum (rising to 31 after 5 years service). Occasional sleep-in duties may be required, for which an additional payment is made.
As a school we promote professional development and will offer ongoing training to the successful applicant, including achieving a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare.
To apply for the role, please complete the Associate application form which can be found on the Vacancies page of the school website.
For an application form, job description and person specification please visit the school website, or contact Victoria 01386 443367 or email victoria.jervis@valeofeveshamschool.org
Applications close: Ongoing
Interview date: TBC
Residential Child Care Officer
37 hours per week – Permanent position
Term time only + 5 training days
Scale CLPT15 – CLPT22 £27,803 – £31,364 FTE (£23,915 – £26,978 actual)
We are currently looking for Care Officers to join our committed residential staff team in supporting our pupils before and after school. Vale of Evesham School is a Specialist School for Cognition and Learning. The school caters for pupils who have moderate, severe and profound learning difficulties.
The school has a residential provision for weekly boarders, which ensures that we offer a 24-hour curriculum for up to 15 pupils. Many of our pupils have other barriers to their learning including autism, challenging behaviour, physical disabilities and complex health needs.
Normal working hours are Monday to Thursday evenings, and Tuesday to Friday mornings, with some Monday to Friday daytime working, on a set shift pattern, below is an example of the hours:
Monday 3.00pm–10.00pm
Tuesday 7.00am-9:30am & 2.00pm-10.00pm
Wednesday 7.00am-9:30am & 3.00pm–10.00pm
Thursday 7.00am-9.00am & 3.00pm-8.00pm
Friday 7.00am – 9:30am
Plus 1.5 hours per week administration time.
The post benefits from set shift patterns, with no weekend or bank holiday working required. It is a term time only position, so you would not be required to work during school holidays. Sleep-in duties may be required, these are paid separately in addition to the above salary.
As a school we promote professional development and will offer ongoing training to the successful applicant.
To apply for the role, please complete the Associate application form which can be found on the Vacancies page of the school website.
For more information or an application form, job description and person specification please contact Victoria Jervis on 01386 443367 or email Victoria.jervis@valeofeveshamschool.org
Applications close: Ongoing (early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advert at any point)
Interview date: Week commencing TBC
Teaching Assistant
32.25 hours a week (Part-time considered)
Term-time only + 5 Training days
Actual Salary £18,214 – £19,47
CLPT 7-11 (£24,294 – £25,979 FTE)
(Salary will be higher if you have over 5 years continuous service)
Start Date: ASAP
We are looking for inspirational and outstanding teaching assistants with a commitment for improving outcomes for young children with significant learning needs.
Applicants will need to be unrelentingly positive in the face of adversity, possess high levels of energy and enthusiasm, and the ability to work in an ever-changing environment.
The successful candidates will:
- Have an NVQ Level 2 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification
- Have good numeracy and literacy skills
- Have knowledge of child development
- Understand the varied needs of children as they develop socially and academically.
- Have evidence of understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality
- Have an ability to be flexible to the needs of the children.
- Be able to use ICT to store and retrieve data.
- Have a willingness to learn and take on new ideas
Hours of work will be (with half an hour lunch break each day):
Monday 8.45am – 4.30pm
Tuesday 8.45am – 3.30pm
Wednesday 8.45am – 3.45pm
Thursday 8.45am – 3.30pm
Friday 8.45am – 3.15pm
If you would like to apply for the role or find out more information, please state your full-time or part-time availability on your application form and e-mail to victoria.jervis@valeofeveshamschool.org
Applications close: Ongoing
Interview date: TBC
