Teaching Assistant Level 2+

Job reference number:

SGJ01030063

Grade:

Grade 3 (Points 5 – 6)

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

32.5

Working Pattern:

Term Time + 1 Week

Actual Salary:

£18,744 - £20,044

Interview Date:

11^th June 2024

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The Governing Body at Springside School are seeking to appoint suitably qualified, enthusiastic and experienced individuals into the role of Teaching Assistant Level 2(+)

The successful candidate will be working directly with pupils with complex additional educational needs, across all phases of our school; Nursery – Year 6. Applicants must have significant experience of working as part of a team to meet the needs of learners with additional needs.

We believe in supporting our learners to be independent, to enjoy every element of their lives, to achieve more than they can imagine. We work with our learners to be as independent as they can be to ensure they have a feeling of self-worth

We have a professional learning culture in which we utilise the latest research, experience of our existing excellent staff, internal and external CPDL to ensure we are constantly reflecting on our practice and enhancing our provision. We support our staff to seek to develop themselves on an ongoing basis.

Applicants must possess or be willing to work towards GCSE English and Maths at grade A* - C, or GCSE level 4 -9, or GCSE level 4-9 or a level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy or CSE Grade 1 in English and Maths.

Applicants must also possess or be willing to work towards a Level 2 qualification QCF (or NVQ prior to 2010) in Teaching and Learning.

The ability to converse at ease with customers and service users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is an essential requirement of this post.

Springside is a new-build special school co-located with a mainstream primary school. Visits to the school are welcome.

Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring and background check.

Applicants are advised that by applying for this position they are declaring that they are not subject to any immigration controls or restrictions that prohibit them undertaking work in the UK, and that they are able to provide proof of their Right to Work in the UK if they are invited to attend an interview.

The school will carry out an online search as part of their due-diligence for all shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023.

To apply for this position please download the application form and supporting documentation and send completed applications to Recruitment@springside.rochdale.sch.uk by 9.00am on Monday 3^rd June 2024.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring and background check

The ability to converse at ease with customers and service users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is an essential requirement of this post.

Applicants are advised that by applying for this position they are declaring that they are not subject to any immigration controls or restrictions that prohibit them undertaking work in the UK, and that they are able to provide proof of their Right to Work in the UK if they are invited to attend an interview.

The school will carry out an online search as part of their due-diligence for all shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023.