Casual Teaching Assistants

eTeach UK Limited; Widnes; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension scheme

Medicash Health & Wellness Plan

Discounts for staff

Job summary

Shaw Education Trust is seeking caring and committed Casual Teaching Assistants to support pupils with severe and complex learning difficulties across our special schools in Widnes. You will work with teachers and specialist staff to support learning, development and wellbeing, promoting independence and participation in small groups and one-to-one settings.

We value an inclusive, child-centred approach. The role includes assisting personal care where required and contributing to a safe,

Qualifications

• Caring and patient approach to supporting pupils.
• Ability to adapt to individual needs and learning styles.
• Experience of working with children with complex needs is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with learning and development in and outside the classroom.
• Provide individual and small-group support as required.
• Assist with personal care and wellbeing needs when required.
• Work closely with teachers and the school team to create a positive learning environment.

Skills

Caring

Committed

Support pupil development

Job description

We are looking for a Caring and Committed Casual Teaching Assistants to join our dedicated team and provide valuable support to our pupils across the school. Our school provides specialist education for children and young people with severe and complex learning difficulties, creating a nurturing, inclusive and supportive environment where every pupil is encouraged to achieve their potential. As a Casual Teaching Assistant, you will work alongside teachers and other specialist staff to support pupils with their learning, development and wellbeing. You will help create a positive and engaging learning environment, adapting your approach to meet individual needs and celebrating every achievement, however big or small. The role will involve: Supporting pupils with their learning and development both in and outside the classroom. Providing individual and small-group support as required. Supporting pupils with a range of complex needs in a patient, caring and positive manner. Encouraging independence, confidence and participation. Working closely with teachers and the wider school team. Supporting the personal care and wellbeing needs of pupils where required. Helping to create a safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environment. Brookfields School provides a quality, inclusive and specialist education for pupils with severe and complex learning difficulties and autistic spectrum disorders. We are committed to: An inclusive approach to teaching and learning to provide equal opportunities for all pupils Providing a positive, stimulating, child-centred learning environment, where everyone is valued and respectedPromoting the personal qualities of individuals so that they achieve and contribute to their highest levelSustaining the highest quality teaching and learning standards Promoting learning as a life-long process involving a wide community of people including families All candidates are required to provide a supporting statement on the formal application forms which states clearly your reasons for applying, skills and experience for this position. At

Shaw Education Trust, we believe every role has the power to transform a life.

Whether you’re supporting behind the scenes, inspiring in the classroom, or

leading with vision, you will be part of something truly meaningful.

Our

values—opportunity, integrity, community, and equity—guide everything we

do. Our vision is “Opening doors to the world through the power of

learning.” We bring this to life through our mission: working

together to inspire communities where every school is valued, every voice

matters, and every learner thrives.

We

are a dynamic and growing family of primary, secondary, and special schools,

proudly serving communities from Birmingham to Bury.

Our

people are our greatest asset, and we are deeply committed to their development

through high-quality training, apprenticeships, talent development programmes,

and research opportunities, we empower our staff to thrive as skilled,

confident professionals. We champion wellbeing, value every voice, and foster a

culture where you feel supported, motivated, and inspired to make a real

difference.

You

will join a collaborative network of schools where shared expertise and a

strong professional community drive success. Every academy within our Trust has

an equal voice, and every colleague plays a vital role in shaping tailored

learning experiences that raise aspirations and build brighter futures.

If

you have the passion, dedication, and drive to help shape lives and create

futures filled with promise, we would love you to join our team.

Together,

let’s make the remarkable happen.

We

believe every child has the potential to be extraordinary.

Make

a life-changing difference in one of our special schools

Our

special schools are inspiring, welcoming and truly life-changing places to

work. Every day, our dedicated teams help children and young people with a wide

range of special educational needs and disabilities to discover their

strengths, achieve their ambitions and live happy, fulfilling lives.

Our

pupils include children and young people with profound and multiple learning

disabilities, complex medical needs, sensory impairments, moderate and severe

learning difficulties, and social, emotional and mental health needs. Every

pupil is unique, and every achievement and milestone is recognised and

celebrated.

By

joining one of our special schools, you will become part of a warm,

compassionate and highly skilled team, united by a shared belief in what every

child and young person can achieve. You will work in a supportive environment

where relationships matter, ideas are welcomed and every role makes an

Whether

you join us as a teacher, teaching assistant, healthcare professional or as

part of our administration, facilities or operational teams, you will have the

opportunity to develop your skills, learn from experienced colleagues and build

Our

pupils learn in small classes and benefit from personalised education, care and

support shaped around their individual strengths, needs and aspirations.

Together, our teams help pupils develop their knowledge, communication,

independence and confidence, while preparing them for adulthood and their

Working

in one of our special schools is much more than a job. It is an opportunity to

join an extraordinary community and make a lasting difference to children,

young people and their families.

Shaw

Education Trust offer the following employee benefits with your Teaching or

Support Staff employment:

An

excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (Support Staff) / Teachers

Pension (Teaching Staff)

Support Staff only based on

working full time, all year - Generous holiday entitlement from your first

day of employment (37 days holiday rising to 39 days after 5 years’

service including Bank Holidays)

Access

to Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan: Enjoy health services designed to

Free

DiscountForTeachers Scheme for all staff (Support and Teaching), Exclusive

discounts to save money with a wide selection of discounts and exclusive offers

from hundreds of the biggest brands.

Free

Eye Tests

Cycle

Access to our Institute of

Education and fantastic opportunities to help you grow, contribute and

flourish in your role and in the Trust.

We know our people are the key to our success and so we’re

committed to ensuring the employment experience at Shaw Education Trust is a

rewarding one.

Colleagues

within the Trust benefit from: Access to a full range of courses both

in-house and professionally accredited. These courses include a variety of the

National Professional Qualifications and the Early Carer Teacher Programme

delivered by Shaw Education Trust as a delivery partner for Ambition

Institute.

Experienced

leadership and subject-specific support.Guidance

from former HMIs and serving Ofsted Inspectors within the Trust.

Access

to the Trust’s Institute of Education and SCITT.

to work with different schools within the Trust as a Professional

Advocate.

Access

to a suite of online courses.

Placement

projects within our family of schools.Actual Salary: £13.48 - £13.91 per hour