Teaching Assistants - Level 2 & 3 - Haughton School

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs) is seeking Teaching Assistants at Haughton School, a primary special school, for permanent roles at 32.5 hours per week. Salary scales are Level 2 £13.69/hour or Level 3 £13.90/hour, with start ASAP subject to checks.

Roles include supporting teachers and learners with varied needs in specialist and mainstream contexts, during term time plus 5 PD Days. Candidates should be dynamic, flexible and committed to inclusive practice, with safeguarding compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with additional needs, especially autism.
• Flexible, energetic, and resilient approach to challenging settings.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers and children within the specialist classroom.
• Assist with inclusion in mainstream settings where appropriate.

Job description

Teaching Assistants Level 2 & 3

Permanent – 32.5 hours per week

Locations: Haughton main site(Madeley, Telford) and specialist hubs

Term Time + 5 PD Days

Scale 2 (Level 2) £13.69 per hour
Scale 3 (Level 3) £13.90 per hour

Start Date: ASAP (subject to Safer Recruitment checks)

Haughton School is a Primary Special School for children with moderate to severe learning difficulties and complex needs.

Children also have additional needs that may relate to communication & interaction difficulties, social, emotional and mental health difficulties, sensory and physical / medical needs.

We are looking for dynamic, energetic, flexible, and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants who are committed to an inclusive approach. Your role will be to support teachers and children within the specialist classroom and in their inclusion in the mainstream setting where appropriate. You will be committed to providing the best opportunities for our rewarding but sometimes challenging group of learners and ensuring every child is supported to achieve their full potential.

The successful candidates will demonstrate a sound understanding of the specialist approaches that work best with children who have difficulties associated with communication and interaction and in particular, Autism. They will be able to evidence their knowledge, skills and experience in successfully supporting these children to reach their potential within an educational setting.

A flexible approach, a sense of humour, reliability, punctuality, stamina, resilience, and the ability to work under pressure are essential.

We operate a Safeguarding Policy which promotes the welfare of children. Shortlisted candidates must complete a criminal record self-disclosure form. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

Closing Date: Monday 28th September 26 (5.00 pm)

Interviews will be held on: Monday & Tuesday 5th & 6th October 26

The appointment will be subject to enhanced DBS (CRB) clearance for the successful applicant. We are committed to equality and diversity.