Be Positive
We value positivity, no matter what the circumstances. It is our intention to stay constructive, optimistic and confident both for and with our young people and their families.
Have Empathy We are kind, we have empathy. We consider the consequences of our decisions, large and small on those around us.
Show Respect We conduct ourselves in ways that earn the trust of those around us. We respect each other and those we work with.
Work as One Team We depend on teamwork and the relationships we have. When we work together we are stronger. Together we will achieve more.
Be Inclusive Everybody is treated fairly and equally; no-one is marginalised or left behind. We are inclusive, we embrace the human spirit. We value diversity of people and thought.
Required to start September 2020.
Responsible to: Samantha Gilronan, Vice Principal.
This post is on a fixed term ccontract for 1 Year (end date 31st July 2021).
We are looking to appoint outstanding Teaching Assistants with experience of working with challenging/SEN pupils.
Our ideal candidate will have excellent teamwork and communication skills, the ability and enthusiasm to make a difference with students who have a range of needs. We look forward to hearing from you.
Glendinning House plans to open to students in September 2020.
Glendinning House is a school for children aged from 7 to 19 (key stage 2 to key stage 5) with social interaction and communication needs including those on the Autism Spectrum. Initially the school will open with up to 54 places for children, growing to 120 students over the first 3 years; this will include 12 sixth form places. Our students will all have Education, Health and Care Plans with a primary needs of Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) or Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN).
Our pupils will benefit from a unique curriculum. Project based learning at key stage 2 and 3 with themes set in the context of nature and the outdoors provides access to the national curriculum and the opportunity to develop social communication and interaction skills. Teachers will work collaboratively with our team in order to plan schemes of work that provide all of pupils access to the national curriculum through experiential and active learning. At key stage 4 and 5 pupils will have the opportunity to study qualifications suitable to their level and need and linked with our whole school outdoor based theme including GCSEs and A levels.
Wave MAT is dedicated to the safeguarding of children and Safer Recruitment Procedures will be followed. The position requires a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
For an informal discussion about the role or to request an application pack please use the link on our website https://wavemat.org/vacancies or email our HR team at HR@wavemat.org.