Teaching assistants Level 1 - 3
South Wirral High School, Wirral, Merseyside, CH62 8EH4 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
3 July 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
18 June 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Part time: 32 hours 45 minutes weekly (Mon to Fri) 39 weeks yearly (term-time plus 5 days)
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Salary Band from C to F (£18,247 - £22,712)
What skills and experience we're looking for
You:
The applicant must have recent and relevant experience in a similar role (according to Teaching Assistant level applied for) or be a qualified teacher. Please see supporting document for further information.
TA Level 1
Ideally the applicant should have recent and relevant experience in a similar role or experience in the pastoral care of young people with SEND in another sector, but this is not essential. You will be working with students, providing additional support to them during school hours. Assisting the learning of Key Stage 3 and 4 students, you will be working with a variety of students in the classroom, as well as on a one-to-one basis when required.
The post will provide a professional development opportunity for anyone considering a career in teaching or working with young people
TA Level 2
The applicant should have recent and relevant experience in a similar role or experience in the pastoral care of young people with SEND in another sector. You will be working with students providing additional support to them during school hours. Assisting the learning of Key Stage 3 and 4 students, you will be working with a variety of students in the classroom, as well as on a one-to-one basis when required.
The post will provide a professional development opportunity for anyone considering a career in teaching or working with young people.
TA Level 3
You will play a crucial role in supporting the academic, social, and emotional development of students with SEND. Working primarily on a 1:1 basis, you will provide tailored assistance to help students overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.
In addition to the responsibilities of a Level 3 TA, the successful candidate will also take an important role in:
- Deliver 1:1 support to students with SEND, focusing on academic tasks, social integration, and emotional wellbeing.
- Collaborate with SENCOs, teachers, and other professionals to develop and implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
- Monitor and record student progress, adapting strategies as needed to meet their evolving needs.
- Facilitate the inclusion of SEND students in mainstream classes and extracurricular activities.
- Provide support in developing students’ independence and self-esteem.
- Contribute to the creation of a safe, supportive, and stimulating learning environment.
- Being an appraiser within our robust appraisal process to ensure that the highest standards are met for both staff and our students
Please clearly indicate on the application form which Teaching Assistant Level you are applying for.
What the school offers its staff
South Wirral High School is a vibrant and inclusive secondary school located in Eastham, Wirral, committed to providing an exceptional education and support to all students.
We are looking for passionate Teaching Assistants with diverse experience levels to join our committed Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) team.
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to make a significant impact on the lives of students requiring additional support.
We wish to expand our team of Teaching Assistants and will consider Teaching Assistants at Levels 1 to 3.
Selection will be based on current qualifications, skills and experience fitting to the appropriate level.
The Team:
The person appointed will join an experienced and innovative SEND team, supporting students with a range of special educational needs across the entire school. This accompanying video will explain more about what it is like to work in this team: Click here to view our video -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uL4lbrmNYQU
Further details about the role
Start date: 1 September 2024
Contract: Permanent contract
32 hours 45 minutes weekly (Mon to Fri)
39 weeks yearly (term-time plus 5 days)
Salary range: Teaching Assistant Level 1 – Band C, scp 4-5 (£18,247 - £18,552 per annum)
Teaching Assistant Level 2 – Band D, scp 6-7 (£18,862 - £19,178 per annum)
Teaching Assistant Level 3 – Band F, scp 12-17 (£20,857 - £22,712 per annum
This accompanying booklet gives you more information about the personal and professional benefits that will be available to you: Click here to read our booklet - https://www.calameo.com/read/006097937ec7a135d36e8
Closing Date: Wednesday 3 July 2024 at noon
Interview Date: w/c Monday 8 July 2024
We are sorry that it will not be possible to contact unsuccessful candidates. Anyone who has not heard of the progress of their application by Monday 8 July must assume it has been unsuccessful.
Please visit https://southwirral.wirral.sch.uk/vacancies for an application form.
Completed application form and letter of application to be addressed to Headteacher, and emailed to: recruitment@southwirral.wirral.sch.uk
Letters of application should address the person specification and job description.
The post is subject to an Enhanced Level DBS check.
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
All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability for the post regardless of sex, race or disability
Our Safeguarding Policy can be found on our school’s website: http://southwirral.wirral.sch.uk/policies/
Commitment to safeguarding
All posts are subject to an Enhanced Level DBS check.
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
All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability for the post regardless of sex, race or disability
Our Safeguarding Policy can be found on our school’s website:
http://southwirral.wirral.sch.uk/policies/
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to recruitment@southwirral.wirral.sch.uk
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About South Wirral High School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1040 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- South Wirral High School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@southwirral.wirral.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 0151 327 3213
We are a co-educational 11-18 school, in Eastham, Merseyside, England. We are a dynamic, successful and growing school. The school has been over-subscribed for the last 3 years and was graded “Good” by Ofsted in October 2022. South Wirral is a school where every child matters and every child thrives. The aims of our curriculum are to develop successful learners, confident and inspired individuals and aspiring, responsible citizens. Extra-curricular activities are an integral part of school life, as we help students to build skills in the 5 'LORIC' principles - Leadership, Organisation, Resilience, Initiative and Character. We are looking to recruit staff who share our vision and values.
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