The Russett School

The Russett School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all those working at with the School/Trust to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

Teaching Assistant: Grade 4 AAAF5013

The Russett Learning Trust and Trustees wish to appoint a fun, enthusiastic and caring person to join our Russett family.

The Russett School is an all aged (2 – 19) special academy providing outstanding education for pupils and young people with, Severe Learning Difficulties, Speech and Language Difficulties and Complex Needs. Please click on the link for more information offered on our school website https://www.therussettlearningtrust.co.uk/cheshire/primary/russett

We are looking for candidates who are committed to our vision for education and individuals who support our Russett values. We believe that our values are the foundation from which we grow and develop.

We value……. Community – Resilience – Wellbeing – Respect - Empowerment

At the Russett School we seek to prepare our learners for life through prioritising skills required to meet their full potential. Through our specialist curriculum, our children and young people are empowered through a strong emphasis on the development of individual communication strategies and life skills. Our Russett team provide enriching and safe environments, where our pupils are encouraged to develop independence, whilst promoting well-being for a happy and fulfilled future.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Caring in nature; someone who values a nurturing approach
• Positive in their attitude and disposition
• Committed and keen to learn all about SEN, in particular pupils who have severe and complex learning needs.
• Motivated to support our learners, someone who wants to makes difference
• An excellent team player who enjoys working collaboratively with others

Our pupils would like someone who is:

Funny, happy, caring, keeps us safe and helps us to learn!

This is an outstanding opportunity for current Teaching Assistants and any aspiring Teaching Assistants with passion and drive to make a difference for pupils and young people with SEN. Experience working within SEN is desirable but not essential as all training will be provided and subsidised.

We value our team and the Trust is committed to supporting and developing staff through a comprehensive staff training programme, extensive CPD and ongoing career development opportunities.

Staff wellbeing is extremely important to us and all staff have access to support from the Schools Advisory Service from which they can access a range of different services, for example:

· Annual health check

· Counselling services

· Physiotherapy and mindfulness

· GP phone and video consultations

· Nursing support

· A caring wellbeing team

We would welcome the opportunity to talk to you and show you around the academy. If you would like to arrange a visit, please email: admin@russett.cheshire.sch.uk

The Russett School & The Russett Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Child safer recruitment procedures operate and all offers of employment are subject to references and an Enhanced DBS check for all applicants.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the school is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are ‘spent’ unless ‘protected’ under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

Starting Salary: £17,068.76 with the opportunity to work an additional 5 INSET days.

Location: The Russett School, Middlehurst Avenue, Weaverham, Northwich, Cheshire CW8 3BW.

Contract: Temporary (12 months) leading to opportunity for permanent following successful probation period

Work Pattern: Part Time/Term Time 38 weeks per year.

Hours: 32.5 hours per week, 8.40am to 3.40pm. Working hours on a Friday are 8.30am to 3.30pm, An optional extra hour per week is offered on a Tuesday evening until 4.40pm for staff training.

DBS Check: Enhanced

Closing Date: Tuesday 2nd January 2024 at 12.00pm

Short Listing will take place on Wednesday 3rd January 2024

Interviews will be held on Thursday 11th January 2024

We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date, therefore, we encourage early applications.

How to Apply:

Thank you for your interest in our job vacancies. Please note your application must be on a Russett Learning Trust application form and completed as fully as possible and explain any gaps in your employment history. We would like to understand more about how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the job description and person specification for the role.

You can request an application form by emailing admin@russett.cheshire.sch.uk or telephoning 01606 853005.

Teaching Assistant:  Grade 6 AAAF5025

The Russett Learning Trust and Trustees wish to appoint a fun, enthusiastic and caring person to join our Russett family.

The Russett School is an all aged (2 – 19) special academy providing outstanding education for pupils and young people with, Severe Learning Difficulties, Speech and Language Difficulties and Complex Needs. Please click on the link for more information offered on our school website https://www.therussettlearningtrust.co.uk/cheshire/primary/russett

We are looking for candidates who are committed to our vision for education and individuals who support our Russett values. We believe that our values are the foundation from which we grow and develop.

We value……. Community – Resilience – Wellbeing – Respect - Empowerment

At the Russett School we seek to prepare our learners for life through prioritising skills required to meet their full potential. Through our specialist curriculum, our children and young people are empowered through a strong emphasis on the development of individual communication strategies and life skills. Our Russett team provide enriching and safe environments, where our pupils are encouraged to develop independence, whilst promoting well-being for a happy and fulfilled future.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Caring in nature; someone who values a nurturing approach
• Positive in their attitude and disposition
• Committed and keen to learn all about SEN, in particular pupils who have severe and complex learning needs.
• Motivated to support our learners, someone who wants to makes difference
• An excellent team player who enjoys working collaboratively with others

Our pupils would like someone who is:

Funny, happy, caring, keeps us safe and helps us to learn!

This is an outstanding opportunity for current Teaching Assistants and any aspiring Teaching Assistants with passion and drive to make a difference for pupils and young people with SEN. Experience working within SEN is desirable but not essential as all training will be provided and subsidised.

We value our team and the Trust is committed to supporting and developing staff through a comprehensive staff training programme, extensive CPD and ongoing career development opportunities.

Staff wellbeing is extremely important to us and all staff have access to support from the Schools Advisory Service from which they can access a range of different services, for example:

· Annual health check

· Counselling services

· Physiotherapy and mindfulness

· GP phone and video consultations

· Nursing support

· A caring wellbeing team

We would welcome the opportunity to talk to you and show you around the academy. If you would like to arrange a visit, please email: admin@russett.cheshire.sch.uk

The Russett School & The Russett Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Child safer recruitment procedures operate and all offers of employment are subject to references and an Enhanced DBS check for all applicants.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the school is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are ‘spent’ unless ‘protected’ under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

Starting Salary: £19,689.30 

Location: The Russett School, Middlehurst Avenue, Weaverham, Northwich, Cheshire CW8 3BW.

Contract: Temporary (12 months) leading to opportunity for permanent following successful probation period

Work Pattern: Part Time/Term Time 39 weeks per year (including 5 INSET days.)

Hours: 32.5 hours per week, 8.40am to 3.40pm. Working hours on a Friday are 8.30am to 3.30pm, An optional extra hour per week is offered on a Tuesday evening until 4.40pm for staff training.

DBS Check: Enhanced

Closing Date: Tuesday 2nd January 2024 at 12.00pm

Short Listing will take place on Wednesday 3rd January 2024

Interviews will be held on Thursday 11th January 2024

We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date, therefore, we encourage early applications.

How to Apply:

Thank you for your interest in our job vacancies. Please note your application must be on a Russett Learning Trust application form and completed as fully as possible and explain any gaps in your employment history. We would like to understand more about how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the job description and person specification for the role.

You can request an application form by emailing admin@russett.cheshire.sch.uk or telephoning 01606 853005.