Teaching Assistant

Ref: SCH-WDT-0217 23 day(s) remaining
Establishment: Wade Deacon High School Location: Widnes Salary: £24,027 - £24,790 + SEN Allowance, £1,491 Department: SEN Job Type: Full Time
Closing Date: 13/01/2025 09:00 Interview Date: to be confirmed Start Date: as soon as possible

Additional Information

Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: AYR - All year round Hours per Week: 32.50 Weeks per Year: 52.143 Pay Grade: NJC Grade 2/3

The Role

We are seeking to attract the very best, talented, aspirational staff to join Wade Deacon High School. Due to the significant successes and achievements and continuing rapid growth of our school, you would be joining us at an exciting time. We are looking for three talented and aspirational Teaching Assistants to join Wade Deacon High School. Applicants must be well-qualified, passionate and inspiring colleagues to join our highly regarded and successful SEND Department. We pride ourselves on our commitment to ensuring student progress through high-quality teaching and learning provision for all. The successful applicants will share these values and play an active part in the education of our students, supporting them to ensure their learning needs are met.

We can offer the successful candidates an opportunity to work with highly trained and supportive staff, as well as a whole school commitment to professional development, since we believe that staff development is a fundamental aspect in raising standards further for our students. Our school community is also a highly rewarding place to work. A comprehensive programme of CPD and a commitment to wellbeing supports colleagues at all career stages; through the School and the Trust, we provide excellent career opportunities for our staff. Colleagues seeking a varied, challenging and rewarding career can find this in the Wade Deacon family.

The Wade Deacon Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory medical clearance. 

Qualifications

Qualification Title Grade
GCSE's grade A* - C, including English and Maths or equivalents
Essential

Skills

Experience/Knowledge
Understanding of principles of child development, learning styles and independent learning
Essential
Understanding of inclusion, especially within a school setting
Essential
Working knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice/legislation
Essential
To have experience and evidence of working with children with emotional and or behavioural issues
Essential
Understanding of statutory framework relating to teaching and learning
Essential
Relevant Skills
To have the ability to prioritise and organise own workload
Essential
To have the ability to assist with the development and implementation of Education and Health Care Plans
Essential
Relate to and work with others as a member of a team
Essential
Organisational Fit
High motivation and professional commitment
Essential
Adaptable and flexible
Essential

Safeguarding Information

The Wade Deacon Trust and its schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure. All applicants should read the school’s Safeguarding/Child Protection policy and Safer Recruitment Policy, which are available on our websites.

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Wade Deacon High School

Birchfield Road,
Widnes
Widnes
WA8 7TD

Catherine Rogers

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