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  • Start date details

    ASAP

  • Closing date

    2 March 2025 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    10 February 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time

Contract type

Fixed term

Full-time equivalent salary

£25,183.00 - £27,269.00 Annually (FTE) Term Time plus 5 days £18,942 - £20,184 based on no continuous service and 32.5 hours per week

Teaching Assistant - Level 1 job summary

Teaching Assistant Level 1

Firwood High School is a successful 11-19 special school meeting the needs of young people with complex learning difficulties. We are also part of the Woodbridge Trust working closely with Ladywood Primary Special School, Woodbridge SEND Services and our partner Woodbridge College our Post 19 provision.

Due to the rapid expansion of our school and increasing student numbers, we are now seeking to appoint an outstanding Teaching Assistant Level 1 who is willing to ‘go the extra mile’ and is passionate about supporting student’s learning with a range of special educational needs.

Applicants should be enthusiastic about the development of their skills to work effectively with students with special educational needs and a desire to better their knowledge and understanding of an area within this forum.

We will offer you:

A challenging yet rewarding working environment working with inspirational young people.

Professional development to support you in your career.

Hardworking, dedicated, professional and enthusiastic staff.

The benefits of working in an innovative and forward thinking school.

Supportive leadership and real opportunities to develop as a leader.

A genuinely happy and caring place to work.

Strong links with the community.

High standard facilities.

Part time will be considered for the right candidate

Firwood is an exciting place to be and if you are a team player with a commitment to the highest quality provision for pupils with SEN then we would like to hear from you.

As a Trust we are committed to recognising and transferring your continuous service record if you are currently employed from within Bolton LA.

Informal visits to school are most welcome by arrangement with Helen Penketh. Please call on 01204 333044.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs are not accepted.

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About Firwood High School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 19
School size
212 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 19

Special School

School location

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