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Teaching Assistant
Formby High School, Liverpool, Merseyside, L37 3HW5 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
5 July 2024 at 9am
Date listed
25 June 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern
- Full time, part time, term time: 28 hours per week and term time only.
Contract type
- Fixed term - 12 months (in the first instance)
Actual salary
- £15,194 per annum
Pay scale
- NJC Scalepoint 5-6
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a Teaching Assistant who is:
- enthusiastic, pro-active, well organised and flexible
- able to relate to and engage with young people with Special Educational Needs
- a team player
- willing to be part of the wider school community
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
- very welcoming and supportive staff and Senior Leadership Team
- students who are engaged, motivated and respectful
- an excellent CPD programme with opportunities to seek national accreditation
- a focus on staff wellbeing and welfare
- excellent transport links from Liverpool, Preston and Manchester
Further details about the role
We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic support staff to join our highly successful SEND Team. This role is suited to candidates who have an interest and commitment in learning how to support young people on their journey through high school, as well as those who have experience of working in a school setting.
The successful candidates must be able to relate to and engage constructively with young people, show initiative and display strong communication skills. Alongside this they will show an understanding of the additional needs teenagers with SEND can face and a willingness to learn how to effectively support young people socially, emotionally and in their learning.
Commitment to safeguarding
Formby High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. The successful applicant will need to be DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checked to Enhanced level and personal details will be cross-referenced in line with the school’s Safeguarding Policy. We also carry out online checks on shortlisted candidates in line with our Safer Recruitment Policy.
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About Formby High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1123 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Formby High School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- k.rhymes@formbyhighschool.com
- Phone number
- 01704873100
Formby High School is a heavily oversubscribed 11-18 mixed comprehensive academy with 1,100 students (including over 200 in the Sixth Form). The school’s motto ‘determined to achieve’ is central to our vision for all aspects of school life, in and out of the classroom, and across the community. The school employs over 140 dedicated and highly effective teaching and support staff who work closely with parents to achieve the best possible outcomes for our students. Formby High School was judged to be Good across all areas in the most recent Ofsted inspection (November 2022). The report highlights how our students are ‘inspired to succeed’ and ‘proud to attend their school’.
Arranging a visit to Formby High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email k.rhymes@formbyhighschool.com.
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