The Role

Full Time  
Term Time Only (39 weeks)
Required ASAP

Linden Lodge School is a day and weekly residential special school for visually impaired children and young adults (2 - 19 yrs) many of whom are multi disabled with complex needs. At our recent Ofsted (February 2017), our school was judged to be a good school with an outstanding Early Years provision.   

We are looking for a well-motivated and caring Teaching Assistant to support the learning and development of our pupils within our PMLD Provision, The Harris Centre.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is committed to ensuring every child reaches their full potential
• Are resilient and able to demonstrate a positive caring attitude
• Is highly organised and able to work effectively within a highly structured school day.
• Are committed to working in partnership with families and other professionals to achieve the best outcomes for pupils
• Embrace change and innovation positively
• Experience of Eye gaze, ACC, intensive interaction and other forms of non-verbal communications

We can offer you:

• Access and support to gain Mandatory Qualifications
• Excellent support based on Collaboration, Coaching and Mentoring and Line Management
• Excellent CPD
• Outstanding facilities and resources
• Experience in multi-disciplinary professional practice
• The scope for you to bring your own creativity and talents within a structured framework of assessment, planning and processes

Experienced of working with PMLD students would be a distinct advantage.

This role involves support in the classroom and includes physical work and personal care of pupils including some medical interventions.

When we shortlist, we will ask for proof of qualifications at interview. References will be requested during our shortlisting and therefore we ask applicants to let their referees know in advance and ensure the correct contact details are on the form.

School Tour: We encourage applicants to visit us. Please contact the Headteacher’s PA, Louise Greenwood to arrange a suitable date and time.

An information pack, including a Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below. (Please ignore the apply button)

Completed application should be returned to the school by email to hradministrator@lindenlodge.wandsworth.sch.uk.

Closing Date: 15 March 2019 (at noon)
Interviews: Week Commencing 18 March 2019

Please note: Linden Lodge reserves the right to withdraw this advert if a suitable number of candidates who meet the selection criteria have been appointed to the available positions.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

CVs are not accepted.

Linden Lodge School
61, Princes Way
Wimbledon Park
SW19 6JB
Tel: 020 8788 0107
E-mail: hradministrator@lindenlodge.wandsworth.sch.uk 
Roll: 143
Head: Deborah Rix

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils