Vacancies
Bradstow is a creative and unique residential school for children between the ages of 5 & 19. It is situated in 13 acres of parkland just a few hundred metres from the sandy beaches of Broadstairs. We seek to meet the needs of children and young people with autism and severe learning difficulties with associated behaviours that may be challenging. We have achieved national recognition for our developments in Communication and Behaviour Management.
For all posts we look for candidates who are mature, warm, creative and open to learning with a patient and caring attitude to deal sensitively with vulnerable children.
Please note that safeguarding of our young people is our number one priority at Bradstow, therefore all successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other thorough pre-employment checks
We are committed to sustainability and preserving the environment and therefore encourage applications by email, but we also accept paper applications. Please download the application form from the list of documents below, and return to us either by email at personnel@bradstow.wandsworth.sch.uk or by post to HR Department, Bradstow School, 34 Dumpton Park Drive, Broadstairs, CT10 1BY.
Current Vacancies |
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Keyworker – Extended Provision (All Year Round) |
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£24,581 - £28,236 Permanent position 41 hours per week. All year round Working as part of the childcare team, this role involves providing care and support to students mornings, evenings and weekends, being a student’s Keyworker and some management responsibility. The hours for this post includes some shifts starting from 7.30am, some finishes at 10.00pm and weekend work. For this post you will need to be willing to commit to achieving the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare within 2 years of beginning employment at the school. Keyworker – Extended Provision (All Year Round): Job Description |
Assistant Keyworker |
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£22,264 - £24,099 Permanent position 41 hours per week. All year round Whilst nurturing a Culture of Gentleness, Assistant Keyworkers will play an active role in the day to day support of our young people’s ongoing learning and personal development in the home and advocating for their needs in their schooling, healthcare, relationships and social life. This role is ideal for individuals looking to increase their responsibilities from their role as a Support Worker. The hours for this post may include split shifts, some starts from 7.30am, some finishes at 10.00pm, weekend work and sleep-in duties. For this post you must be willing to commit to achieving the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare within 2 years of beginning employment at the school. For all posts we look for candidates who are mature, warm, creative and open to learning with a patient and caring attitude to deal sensitively with vulnerable children. The selection process for this post will comprise of an interview, presentation and short literacy test. Please note that safeguarding of our young people is our number one priority at Bradstow, therefore all successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and thorough pre-employment checks. This is presently an open advertisement and the school is continuously seeking talented individuals to join our team. |
Childcare Support Assistant / Care Assistant |
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£22,182 (inclusive of 10% unsociable hours allowance) Permanent position 41 hours per week, all year round. The purpose of this role is to provide support to the residential unit where a named student, who has been identified as requiring additional support, resides during out-of-school hours. The duties will not be confined solely to the named student but also involve working with other students in the residential unit. The hours for this post include split shifts, some starts from 7.30am, some finishes at 10.00pm and weekend work. No formal qualifications or experience are necessary for this post, but the member of staff will be required to commit to achieving the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare within 2 years of beginning employment at the school. This is presently an open advertisement and the school is continuously seeking talented individuals to join our team. |
Team Support Worker - Education |
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£16,164 - Actual term time only salary (FTE £18,562) Permanent position 37.5 hours per week, Term-Time only* (38 weeks per year plus 5 days training totalling 39 weeks per year) *You will be required to work up to a maximum of two weeks for the school’s short term break provision if required, for which an extra payment will be made.
Using your experience of working with children and young people with Additional Educational Needs and Challenging Behaviour, you will work alongside colleagues to support a group of students in a classroom setting.
Awareness of the needs of, and experience of working with children and young people with Learning Difficulties, Autism and Challenging Behaviour will be a distinct advantage. For all posts we look for candidates who are mature, warm, creative and open to learning with a patient and caring attitude to deal sensitively with vulnerable children. The selection process for this post will comprise of an interview and short literacy test.. This is presently an open advertisement and the school is continuously seeking talented individuals to join our team. |
Individual Learning Support Assistant / SEN Teaching Assistant |
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£15,842 (Actual term time only salary, all year round equivalent £18,198) Permanent position 37.5 hours per week, 08:30 – 16:30 Monday – Friday, Term-Time only* (38 weeks per year plus 5 days training totalling 39 weeks per year) *You will be required to work up to a maximum of two weeks for the school’s short term break provision if required, for which an extra payment will be made. Bradstow is a creative and unique residential school for children between the ages of 5 & 19. It is situated in 13 acres of parkland in Broadstairs, Kent. We seek to meet the needs of children and young people with autism and severe learning difficulties with associated behaviours that may be challenging using a Gentle Teach approach and engaging in reflective practice. We have achieved national recognition for our developments in Communication and Behaviour Management as well as having been awarded the Gold standard for the Investors in People accreditation. The aim of this post is to provide support to a named student and their classroom group during school hours. The duties will not be confined solely to the named student but also involve working with other students in the class. You will be required to take on responsibility for a variety of everyday tasks as directed by teaching staff.
With guidance from teaching staff you will work as part of the class team to implement all aspects of the students’ educational programme and will play an important role in safeguarding the students’ health and safety. For all posts we look for candidates who are mature, warm, creative and open to learning with a patient and caring attitude to deal sensitively with vulnerable children. We offer a generous salary and benefits including:
The selection process for this post will comprise of an interview and short literacy test. Please note that safeguarding of our young people is our number one priority at Bradstow, therefore all successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and thorough pre-employment checks. This is presently an open advertisement and the school is continuously seeking talented individuals to join our team. We look forward to hearing from you. |
Flexibank Team Support Workers |
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£9.62/hour We have additional opportunities to cover within either the classrooms or residences on an as required hourly paid basis, up to 41 hours per week, including split shifts and weekends. Please contact us for further details. This is presently an open advertisement and the school is continuously seeking talented individuals to join our team. |
Applicable To All Jobs Advertised |
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Benefits include a competitive pension, generous annual leave and private healthcare. For all posts we look for candidates who are mature, warm, creative and open to learning with a patient and caring attitude to deal sensitively with vulnerable children. We are committed to sustainability and preserving the environment and therefore encourage applications by email, so for an application form and information pack please email personnel@bradstow.wandsworth.sch.uk. Or you may call 01843 608727 (24 hour recruitment answer machine). Please note that:
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We are continually seeking to recruit good quality staff to our Care teams, if you are interested in such opportunities please do contact us.
Other specific vacancies will be posted above when they become available.
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If you are interested in applying for any of the above advertised vacancies then please complete the application form attached below by post or by e-mail. Alternatively, a printed application form can be requested using the address / telephone number below.
The information Pack, attached below gives guidance on completing the application form.
Introduction To Gentle Teaching At Bradstow School
Application pack covering letter
Application Form ( Microsoft Word 97-2003 document format )
Application FormJob Applicants privacy notice
HR Department
Bradstow School
34 Dumpton Park Drive
Broadstairs
Kent
CT10 1BY
Recruitment Hotline: 01843-608727 [24hr answerphone]
