Teaching Assistants Level 2 & 3 - Haughton School

Telford & Wrekin; Telford; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Haughton School in Madeley, Telford, seeks dynamic Teaching Assistants to support children with complex needs in specialist classrooms and mainstream inclusion. The role is permanent, 32.5 hours per week, with salary scales 2 and 3 (£13.45–£13.92 per hour) and an ASAP start subject to safety checks.

You will work with teachers to implement specialist approaches, maintain safeguarding standards, and contribute to an inclusive learning environment that helps every child reach their potential.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with communication & interaction difficulties and autism.
• Experience in an educational setting and inclusion within mainstream settings.
• Commitment to safeguarding and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers and children within the specialist classroom and in inclusion in the mainstream setting.
• Contribute to providing opportunities for learners to achieve their potential.
• Operate in a safeguarding-conscious environment and promote inclusive practices.

Skills

Flexible approach

Reliability

Punctuality

Stamina

Resilience

Teamwork

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Job description

Permanent – 32.5 hours per week

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

Term Time + 5 PD Days

Scale 2 (Level 2) £13.45 - £13.70 per hour

Scale 3 (Level 3) £13.92 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: Thursday 5th November 26 (5.00 pm)

Interviews will be held on: Tuesday 17th November 26.

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

Attached documents

• Application Form
• Level 3 Job Description & Person Specification
• Level 2 Job Description & Person Specification
• Application Form Notes