TEACHING ASSISTANT

Location: Fulwood Academy, Black Bull Lane, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9YR. Tel: .

Summary

We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to work within the SEND Department. The post involves supporting pupils with low levels of literacy, numeracy and EAL needs, and contributing to the Academy's aim of becoming an Outstanding school.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support pupils in literacy, numeracy and EAL development.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to implement individual learning plans and interventions.
• Deliver a broad and innovative curriculum that meets the needs of all pupils.
• Support the Academy's core values of We Care, We Challenge, We Commit.
• Participate in staff development and share best practice.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a SEND department or similar role.
• Strong subject knowledge and ability to support a broad curriculum.
• Enthusiastic, resilient, warm and approachable with a sense of humour.
• Commitment to improving opportunities for the students of Fulwood Academy.

Working Conditions

34.5 hours per week, term time. Typical days: Mon Thu 8:15 am 3:45 pm, Fri 8:15 am 3:15 pm.

Benefits

• A friendly and diverse pupil and staff community.
• Outstanding facilities to support teaching and learning.
• Comprehensive staff development programme.
• A staff rewards package including benefits and discounts.
• A strong behaviour system that supports instruction.
• Opportunity to join an academy with exciting future plans.
• An environment focused on raising standards.

Equal Opportunities

Fulwood Academy is an Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

Disability Confident

The County Council is a Disability Confident employer, and all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria in the person specification will be interviewed.

Recruitment and Safeguarding

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the UK. A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required, and the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 applies. Information will be handled confidentially in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice.