Teaching Assistants (Levels 2 and 3) - Haughton School

Teaching Assistants – 32.5 hours per week 

Old Park Primary School (Haughton Hub)
Brunel Road, Malinslee, Telford 

Term Time + PD Days
Scale 2 (Level 2) £9.62 - £9.81 per hour
Scale 3 (Level 3) £10.01 - £10.21 per hour
Start Date: 1 September 2021

The Haughton Hub at Old Park Primary School is a specialist provision meeting the needs of children with communication and interaction difficulties, the majority of whom have a diagnosis of Autism and an associated learning difficulty.

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.  

We operate a Safeguarding Policy which promotes the welfare of children.

Closing Date: Monday 21^st June 2021 (5.00 pm)

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 29^th June 2021

To Apply

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

Supporting documents
Application Form
L2 Teaching Assistant Job Description
L3 Teaching Assistant Job Description