Teaching Assistant - 12 month Fixed Contract

Are you looking for a career which is rewarding and fulfilling with a real sense of satisfaction? As a Teaching Assistant you’ll have the opportunity to do something amazing for young people. 

Due to an expansion of our team, Sale High School is looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant.

We believe that the Teaching Assistants make a real difference to the success of a school and every pupil in it. Everything we do at Sale High School is aimed at providing outstanding teaching, learning and pastoral support to our young people. As a Teaching Assistant at Sale High School, you will be part of a great school and play a key part in our continuing success.

About Us:

Our school is popular and successful. We have a great reputation as a school which ensures success not only in what our students achieve – but also how they achieve. Our priority is creating a warm, caring and supportive place to learn which brings out the best in everyone. We do this for our students and for our staff. Our students are keen to learn, respectful and hard working. Being part of the Sale High School team means working with amazing colleagues who are passionate about what they do, in a friendly and caring environment, where everyone is proud to achieve great things.

In addition to a great starting salary, we offer an excellent benefits package including:

·        Term-time working

·        Generous pension scheme

·        Free on-site parking

·        Training, learning and development.

·        A warm friendly and supportive environment

·        Free confidential counselling service for all staff

·        Interactive technology in every classroom

·        A well-resourced department

·        The school is in an excellent location, easily accessible from Manchester, Warrington and Cheshire.

 About the Role:

To work under the direct instruction of our SENCO to:

•  To work in the classroom with the teacher, on a one to one basis, or in small groups
• To support access to learning for pupils and provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom 
•  Liaise with teachers and other support assistants about the needs and progress of the children you support.
• Liaise with parents and care givers in line with school policy

About You:

We will provide the training you need to get off to a great start in this role. You will need:

·        Good numeracy and literacy skills (GCSE grade C/4 or above)

·        Experience of working with children of secondary school age

·        Ability to relate well to children and adults

·        To be able to work well as part of a team

·        To have an understanding of Safeguarding

 If you believe you have the skills, experience, and passion to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.

Closing Date for Applications: Sunday 7th July 2024 at 12 noon.

We encourage early applications and reserve the right to close the advert early should we receive a high volume of suitable applications. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online searches and vetting checks.

We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the school. This is in line with statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023 and The Education Act 2002, we expect all staff to share this commitment.