Teaching Assistant
Wade Deacon High School
Halton
- New
- Salary:
- NJC SCP 3 – 5 (£24,027 - £24,790) plus SEN Allowance (£1,491) and amazing benefits
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- As soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 13 January 2025
Job overview
We are seeking to attract the very best, talented, aspirational staff to join Wade Deacon High School. Due to the significant successes and achievements and continuing rapid growth of our school, you would be joining us at an exciting time. We are looking for four talented and aspirational Teaching Assistants to join Wade Deacon High School. Applicants must be well-qualified, passionate and inspiring colleagues to join our highly regarded and successful SEND Department. We pride ourselves on our commitment to ensuring student progress through high-quality teaching and learning provision for all. The successful applicants will share these values and play an active part in the education of our students, supporting them to ensure their learning needs are met.
We can offer the successful candidates an opportunity to work with highly trained and supportive staff, as well as a whole-school commitment to professional development, since we believe that staff development is a fundamental aspect in raising standards further for our students. Our school community is also a highly rewarding place to work. A comprehensive programme of CPD and a commitment to wellbeing supports colleagues at all career stages; through the School and the Trust, we provide excellent career opportunities for our staff. Colleagues seeking a varied, challenging and rewarding career can find this in the Wade Deacon family.
Our online application form and further details are available on the school website via the Apply button.
Closing date: 9.00am on Monday 13th January 2025.
The Wade Deacon Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory medical clearance.
About Wade Deacon High School
Wade Deacon High School is a mixed, non-denominational academy secondary school for pupils aged 11-16. It is located in Widnes, Cheshire and has about 1,500 pupils.
The school was formerly Wade Deacon Grammar School for Boys and Wade Deacon Grammar School for Girls. It became the Wade Deacon High School in 1974, and converted to academy status in March 2013.
It is operated by the Wade Deacon Trust, a multi-academy trust that also includes Hillside High School, Widnes Academy and Halewood Academy.
Principal
Mr Simon Corner NPQH, MA Maths, PGCE
Values and vision
Schools in the Wade Deacon Trust believe that all children are entitled to “an educational environment in which their individual abilities and talents are fully developed”.
Deacon High School aims to provide pupils with highly motivated teachers and support staff, offering quality teaching, delivered to the highest standards. Thes school hopes that this will produce excellent learning and achievement.
The school cultivates an environment in which respect, courtesy and integrity towards other people abound. It aspires to be an outstanding school where all pupils receive an exceptional education.
It believes that all children should be encouraged to achieve their full potential, attain the highest standards of which they are capable, and to have high aspirations and expectations for their future.
It aims to develop in students an attitude of care and responsibility towards others and their surroundings, and to encourage them to have a positive impact on their community.
Ofsted
Wade Deacon High School has yet to be assessed by Ofsted. When it has been assessed, you will be able to access its latest report on the Ofsted website.
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