Teaching Assistants - Level 2 & 3 - Haughton School

WMJobs; Telford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Haughton School in Telford is seeking Teaching Assistants Level 2 & 3 to work 32.5 hours per week on a permanent, term-time basis with an additional 5 professional development days. The roles involve supporting learners with moderate to severe learning difficulties and complex needs at the Haughton main site and specialist hubs.

Salary scales are £13.69 per hour (Level 2) and £13.90 per hour (Level 3). Start date ASAP subject to safeguarding checks.

Qualifications

• Dynamic, energetic and flexible candidates who are enthusiastic about working with children.
• Ability to support teachers and children in specialist settings, including inclusion in mainstream when appropriate.
• Commitment to safeguarding and working under pressure in a school environment.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers and children within the specialist classroom and in inclusion in mainstream settings.
• Assist with planning, supervision and engagement of students with complex needs.
• Contribute to implementing specialist approaches for children with communication difficulties and autism.
• Maintain reliability, punctuality and resilience in a dynamic school environment.

Skills

Dynamic

Energetic

Flexible

Enthusiastic

Job description

Permanent – 32.5 hours per week

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.

Telford & Wrekin Council,

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

We are committed to equality and diversity.