Teaching Assistant

West Kirby School & College is seeking to appoint a dedicated Teaching Assistant

Salary Band: £19,356.40 - £22,197.42 (PT 12 - PT 16)

Contract: Permanent, 44.6 weeks (term time only), 35 hours per week

(Part time hours will be considered)

Closing Date: 29th November 2024 9am

West Kirby School and College caters for children and young people, aged 5-19 years, with a range of complex special educational needs and disabilities and offers day and/or residential provision. We support pupils with social and communication difficulties, including Autistic Spectrum Condition; complex learning, sensory and emotional needs, across a range of cognitive abilities. Flexibility, humour and willingness to go the extra mile are essential for all staff to ensure a high standard of support for all our pupils.

Role Overview:

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Teaching Assistant (Level 2) to join our school.

To excel in this role, you will have proven experience of working in a classroom environment and 1:1, preferably with pupils who have special educational needs including ASD, learning difficulties and/or behavioural difficulties.

You will possess patience, energy and enthusiasm and be prepared to engage young people with significant complex needs in sports, the creative arts, outdoor pursuits and life skills activities.

Application Process:

For further details and an application form please visit the school

website: www.wkrs.co.uk/vacancies or contact recruitment@wkrs.co.uk for further

information. The School does not accept CVs.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to rigorous recruitment checks and online checks. West Kirby School & College is an exempt employer as defined in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975) and as such, we have a lawful basis for requesting an enhanced DBS disclosure certificate for all employees.