Teaching Assistant

Job Reference Number:

S/GJ/4004/0077

Points:

Points 7 – 11

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

37 hours per week

Working Pattern:

Term Time

Actual Salary:

£20,990 - £22,446

Interview Date:

Week commencing 11th March 2024

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Applicants are informed that this is an Academy and Rochdale Council is not the employer

Teaching Assistant

Required : As soon as possible

Salary: The post will be paid on support staff salary scale point 7-11 (£24,294 – £25,979)

Actual salary for term time is £20,990 - £22,446

Permanent, Term Time : 37 hours per week

(working hours may be negotiable for the right candidate)

We are seeking to recruit a Teaching Assistant with experience and a passion for working with children aged 11-16 with SEND, behaviour, social emotional and mental health issues. This is an exciting time to join Edgar Wood Academy as we are a new and expanding school with a current intake of 480 students within Years 7, 8 and 9. This position presents an excellent opportunity for candidates who are potentially looking to gain experience to progress into teaching or for those who aspire to work within the area of SEND and/or Social and Emotional Mental Health. We have also recently moved into a modern, state-of-the-art building offering stunning views of the countryside, coupled with a convenient access to several motorway links.

To work at Edgar Wood Academy, you must aspire to be an outstandingcolleague, with a willingness to share and learn. We wish to appoint someone who will help us to make a positive difference to the lives of young people in the borough. You will need to have a flexible approach as you may be required from time to time to set aside subject interests toconsider the broader welfares of the School and your own professional development.

We promise a supportive and enjoyable working environment and the resources needed tocarry out the role to the highest standards, including a bespoke professional development programme to support you with your futurecareer aspirations.

To apply, please visitwww.edgarwood.orgorwww.altusep.com

Please return completed application forms torecruitment@altusep.com

Closing Date: Wednesday 6th March 2024 at 12.00 noon

Interviews: Week commencing 11th March 2024

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

In accordance with the recommendations set out in KCSIE the Trust carries out online searches on shortlisted candidates.