Teaching Assistants - Level 2 & 3 - Haughton School

Overview

Permanent - 32.5 hours per week

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

Term Time + 5 PD Days

Start Date: ASAP (subject to Safer Recruitment checks)

Salary: Scale 2 (Level 2) £12.85 - £13.05 per hour; Scale 3 (Level 3) £13.26 - £13.47 per hour

Location and start date notes: Haughton School is a primary special educational needs provision for children with moderate / complex learning difficulties. Children also have additional needs that may relate to communication & interaction difficulties, social, emotional and mental health difficulties, sensory and physical / medical needs.

Responsibilities

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.

Safeguarding and Requirements

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.

Application timeline

Closing Date: Monday 29th September 25 (5.00 pm)

Interviews will be held on: Tuesday 7th October 25

How to Apply

Application forms should be completed in full and emailed to . The appointment will be subject to enhanced DBS (CRB) clearance for the successful applicant. We are committed to equality and diversity.

Attached documents

• Level 2 Job Description
• Level 3 Job Description
• Application Form
• Application Form Notes