Craig Hall Site
Preston Avenue
Irlam
Manchester
M44 5XB
Tel: 0161 778 0022
Email: springwoodHR@salford.gov.uk
Headteacher: Jacqui Wennington
Teaching Assistants Level 1
Salary: Grade 1B (scp 4-5) £17,737 to £18,033 per annum (plus SNA 1 Allowance)
Working Hours: 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term time only
Contract Type: Permanent and Fixed Term positions available
Closing Date: 10th June 2024 at 10:00
Shortlisting Date:11th June 2024
Interview Date: 28th June 2024
School Tour: 5th June 2024 at 10:00
At Springwood Primary School we are constantly striving to create the best learning opportunities for every pupil. We aim to provide a specialist, high quality, relevant and balanced education for pupils with SEND aged 5 -11.
We are seeking to appoint a number Level 1 Teaching Assistants to join our ever expanding team on permanent and fixed term positions.
Springwood is a large primary age Special School (315 pupils aged 5 – 11) based over three sites, which caters for pupils with moderate, severe and complex needs. Springwood Primary School is part of The Link Education Trust.
We have an exciting opportunity to join a large and lively school and be part of its future developments.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate how they meet the following essential criteria:
- Are you interested in supporting primary age children with complex needs to achieve their potential?
- Will you ensure that all our pupils are included and supported to develop whatever their special educational needs or behaviour challenges?
- Can you work as part of a team to provide an appropriate learning environment for our pupils?
- Do you want to learn new skills and participate in your own professional development?
- Previous experience of working with young people of school age who may present with challenging behaviour and complex needs, preferably within an educational setting.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited into school to undertake a class based task, an ICT task and a panel interview.
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The posts are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, together with appropriate HR clearances.
References will be requested prior to interview for shortlisted candidates only.
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