Willow Tree Primary School is part of Vantage CE Academies Trust which was set up in 2012 and is one of 10 schools across Manchester, Trafford, Salford, Bolton and Knowsley. It is a place of learning where all are inspired to achieve together.
At the heart of our vision is a shared curriculum and approach to teaching and learning across our schools. The International Primary Curriculum and its eight learning goals are deeply embedded across all our academies – providing both rigour and internationally recognised standards for all pupils. The goals, which are shared by everyone in our schools, are:
- Resilient
- Ethical
- Communicator
- Collaborator
- Thinker
- Adaptable
- Empathetic
- Respectful
We are seeking to appoint an outstanding Teaching Assistant Level 2 (One to One SEND Support) who has:
- Experience as a Teaching Assistant or in a similar support role
- Experience of working with children with SEN
- Knowledge of SEN strategies and interventions (e.g. autism, ADHD, dyslexia, speech & language difficulties)
- Ability to reinforce lesson material, adapt resources, and assist with tasks to support learning progress
- Patience, empathy, resilience and a commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment
In response, we can offer successful candidates:
· An inclusive and diverse school community
· Friendly, motivated, committed and highly skilled staff
· Opportunities to work with colleagues from across Vantage Academy Trust
· A firm commitment to your professional development A supportive Leadership team
· A strong focus on staff wellbeing and offer an extensive staff benefits package
Working Hours: Monday - Friday 8:45am - 2:45pm with 30 minute unpaid lunch break. Term Time plus 5 INSET Days
Actual Salary for part time and term time working: £17,519 per annum
This role is subject to additional pupil funding and will cease when the pupil leaves the school or funding ends whichever is sooner; and this will be reviewed annually.
We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. Appointment to this post will be subject to safer recruitment procedures including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
References will be requested prior to interview.