Teaching Assistant Level 3 SEND

The Job:

Parklee Primary School are seeking to appoint a hardworking, enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant – Level 3 to support the Primary School SEND Provision. If you are experienced, enthusiastic, open to new ideas and have a flexible ‘can do’ approach, we would welcome an application from you. We have two fixed term positions and welcome applications for both full and part time hours. This is a term time only position working 39 weeks per year and 31.25 hours per week. The actual salary for this role is £20,256 to £23,077 per annum. We warmly welcome a visit to the school or an informal conversation prior to application, to arrange this please contact - enquiries@admin.parklee.wigan.sch.uk

What does this job do?

• To work in ‘The Nest’ classroom under the direction of the class teacher, implementing planning and assessment, working with individual or small groups of pupils with complex needs from KS1 and KS2, supporting them to make good progress as per their individual Education Health Care Plan (EHCP) aims and objectives.
• To support pupils to overcome barriers to learning, promoting the inclusion of all pupils by developing their communication skills, supporting them to manage their behaviour, developing independence and social skills and to take responsibility for monitoring/reporting on the impact of the class-based interventions.
• Working under guidance of the teacher on lesson planning, evaluating and adjusting lesson plans as appropriate and keeping high quality records and have a thorough understanding of each pupils EHCP.
• Supporting the class teacher to implement structured learning activities and to assist individual/group of pupils to complete tasks.
• To support pupils to be fully included with the main school when appropriate, personalising learning as needed and in close liaison with the year group class teachers.

What are the job requirements?

• GCSE or Equivalent qualification in English and Mathematics at level 9 – 5.
• Child Care/NVQ/ other relevant qualification (related to education is desirable) at level 3.
• Experience of support work with children in an educational setting.
• Experience of covering a class in the absence of the teacher
• Knowledge of The National Curriculum and Schemes of Work in Literacy and Numeracy.
• Experience of administering and assessing routine tests
• Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age
• Knowledge of planning, evaluating and adjusting lesson plans as appropriate
• Experience in supporting the development of social communication and literacy skills, promoting high standards of literacy, articulacy and numeracy.

About Parklee Primary School:

Parklee Primary School sits at the heart of the community and encompasses the values and strengths of the town’s proud history with our origins dating us back to the original Lee Street School. We are proud to be part of the Education Partnership Trust (EPT), who are committed to creating outstanding schools which transform learning, lives, and communities.

Our school has a culture built around our values of Positivity, Aspiration, Resilience, Kindness, Loyalty, Empathy and Excellence. These core values underpin everything we do.

Our school has a positive reputation for embracing and celebrating every kind of achievement. This is reflected in our commitment to inclusion and unity. Relationships and attitudes are very positive and an ethos exists in which learning together becomes an enjoyable and fulfilling experience for all making our school a happy and engaging place to learn and work. 

Every member of our team here at Parklee are proudly committed to ensuring that every child flourishes. Our children are incredibly precious to us and we understand how important it is that they develop as happy, well-rounded individuals. We enjoy working alongside our parents and carers to enable their children to thrive here as they become successful and engaged learners.

Our school is fortunate to serve a strong and unique community and we are very proud of our history and position within that. By working together with ambition and optimism, strengthened with local support, we provide every opportunity for the children and families to thrive and shine.

About the Education Partnership Trust (EPT):

EPT was established in 2012 as a multi-academy trust and is an approved academy sponsor. Our vision is to create outstanding schools which transform learning, lives and communities. We benefit from our diverse and unique range of schools which include secondary mainstream, alternative provision and special and have a proven track record of sustained improvement. Our schools are united by a drive to improve opportunities and outcomes for children and young people within a collaborative learning culture.

Our staff are our most valued asset so we continually invest in our colleagues and we believe that all teaching and support staff posts within our schools are key in terms of supporting pupil achievement and improving their life chances. As such we are keen to recruit dedicated and ambitious professionals who will add value to our schools and trust by helping our young people to succeed. 

Our extensive range of rewards and benefits include:

• Healthcare cash back plan provided free by the trust includes optical, dental, physio, diagnostics, health assessment, NHS prescription charges, hospital cover, discounted gym memberships plus lots more.
• Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling, CBT, and wellbeing initiatives.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Access to government pension schemes.
• Free parking.
• Electric Car Scheme (Salary Sacrifice).
• Training, mentoring and progression opportunities.
• Trust wide intranet to share knowledge and resources. 

Incomplete application forms will not be shortlisted, if you need to discuss a reason for being unable to complete a section, please contact the recruitment team HR@ept-uk.com

Please be advised, as part of due diligence checks, online searches will be carried out on shortlisted candidates.