Level 3 Teaching Assistant - Southall School

Level 3 Teaching Assistant
Temporary for one year
32.5 hours per week at level 3, term time plus PD days
Salary range is £9.74 - £9.94 per hour

An opportunity has arisen for a Teaching Assistant within Southall School.  

The job involves working across the whole school and with individual students. It is desirable for the Teaching Assistant to have experience of working with children with SEN and complex needs.

This role involves engaging with students who find it difficult to access the school environment.  This involves educating off-site and enhancing social skills in different environments.  You will be engaging and working with parents as students are collected and dropped at home; this will be a vital part of the role to gain relationships and trust.  You will be working with a small team for support and guidance.

The ideal Teaching Assistant will have:

·         Level two numeracy/literacy skills
·         NVQ 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or experience
·         An understanding of Child Protection policies
·         Patience and empathy towards pupils
·         Good command of literacy and numeracy

Southall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.  The post will be offered subject to the satisfactory return of safeguarding checks and two references.

If you would like an informal chat or to visit the school, please contact Karen James, School Business Manager on 01952 387600.  

Applications should be returned to tracey.roberts@taw.org.uk mailto:tracey.roberts@taw.org.uk or if by post to the school at the address below:

Tracey Roberts
Southall School
Off Rowan Avenue
Dawley
Telford
TF4 3PX

Closing date for applications is Friday 2nd August at 9.00 a.m.  You will notified on Friday if you have been shortlisted for interview on Monday, 5th August.