Hours - Full time
Location - Bridgwater, Somerset
Pay - MPS - UPS
Type: Temporary
Start: ASAP
Elementa is working with a specialist education provider for students that have encountered trauma in their lives. All students have an EHCP for at least SEMH and display challenging behaviour. The organisation focus on a holistic and creative education approach in order to reintegrate the students into mainstream schooling, or achieve their full potential whilst out of mainstream education.
Their inspiring headteacher creates a positive & progressive learning environment for the students and staff to work in. Clear parameters are set for individuals development as their approach is equally focused on preparing young people for life out of education.
The ideal person for this role will have a positive outlook, a resilient & unflappable nature, have a sound understanding of safeguarding, display good working practices when working with vulnerable learners, be able to set clear boundaries, and uphold the school’s expectations & policies.
The teaching role will involve teaching Maths & English to KS2 and lower KS3 students on a 2:1, 1:1, or small group basis. As a teacher you'll have the usual responsibilities of planning, preparation, recording, assessment and reporting to meet the students various learning & social needs
Previous experience of positive behaviour strategies or Team Teach training would be an advantage in being considered for this job opportunity. For a successful applicant, free Team Teach is available.
Additional job benefits:
Health Assured Employee Assistance programme to all staff members
Support with health & lifestyle, legal information, home and work life
Staff can access an unlimited confidential telephone helpline for this support
Staff also receive a pension with the school paying 3% of their salary per annum
Elementa is the recruiting partner. Applicants being considered for the role after pre-screening will be required to complete the registration process for both Elementa & the school. This includes full vetting & background checks and application for an Enhanced DBS Disclosure unless you have a current DBS on the update service.
Essential criteria:
driving licence & car owner
willing to travel between school sites in Somerset
(compensated) willing to transport students if required in their car; appropriate car insurance required
clear DBS (civil offences may be permissible)
If you have the relevant skills and experience necessary for this role then please apply with your full up to date CV.
Contract & Recruitment Information
Elementa is the recruiting partner; therefore, applicants being considered for the role after pre-screening will be required to complete the registration process for Elementa. This includes full vetting and background checks and application for an Enhanced DBS Disclosure (which may be chargeable at £64.20), unless you have a current Enhanced DBS subscribed to the Update Service.
If you have the relevant skills and experience necessary for this role, please apply with your full, up-to-date CV.
ELEMENTA CANDIDATE COMMITMENT
Weekly pay – no waiting for monthly payroll cut-off dates; Elementa pays one week in lieu.
PAYE contract – unless a candidate specifically requests otherwise, all candidates are paid via PAYE, providing the protections and payment structure of a traditional employer–employee relationship.
Training & support – access to a broad range of free or heavily discounted training, including Safeguarding, Behaviour, Team Teach, SEND, Makaton, and Thrive. Regular welfare contact and support from a dedicated candidate manager.
Fair pay policy – candidates are paid to scale; where any variation is required, written agreement will be provided in advance.
Additional services – access to a network of partners offering support services such as tax returns, accountancy, legal advice, and more
Salary description
£168.00 - £243.00 per day