Level Two Teaching Assistant - Fixed Term until the end of the academic year August 2022

Prosper Multi Academy Trust of which Bolton Muslim Girls’ School is a part of is looking for 2 x  Level 2 Teaching Assistants for Fixed Term until the end of the academic year August 2022.

N.B. Due to Covid 19 restrictions easing nationwide, we welcome Covid compliant visits to the school prior to application, however, for any queries linked to the post, you could contact the School HR via telephone or email.

We are an outstanding school with a track record of sustainable school improvements, and are looking to strengthen our team in the future. It is an exciting time at Bolton Muslim Girls’ School.

Bolton Muslim Girls’ School is always over-subscribed with first choice applications. To meet with the growing demands for places and due to school’s popularity as an Outstanding school, the school has been successful in securing a capital funding for expansion. The additional capacity has resulted in 30 additional places with effect from 2020. The school has raised its Year 7 intake from 120 to 150 from Sept 2020. The school will subsequently grow incrementally each year thereafter. The increased pupil population will enable the school to review the current staffing structure and create further career opportunities for staff.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone wishing to further develop their career and join a passionate department that aim to provide a positive learning experience for their students.

This school is looking for someone who is dynamic in the classroom with the ability to differentiate the learning material to a range of ability levels.

The role involves supporting SEN pupils up and including KS4 and previously supporting at both levels is a requirement.  The academic achievement of the school in terms of both attainment and progress has been excellent.  We have a team of dedicated teaching and support staff who are committed to ensuring all students reach their full potential.

Bolton Muslim Girls’ School has been the top school in the Borough for the last five consecutive years.

BMGS SEND Profile

The profile of our current 2020-21 intake is as follows:

• 9 pupils have an Education Health Care Plan

• 15 pupils have been identified as having a Special Educational Need and Disability, (not including those pupils with an EHCP).

The range of SEND includes Cognition and Learning, Speech Language and Communication Need, Social, Emotional and Mental Health and Sensory and/or Physical.

This is made up of the following groups:

• 38% of pupils with SEND have needs linked to Cognition and Learning including maths, reading, writing and a range of specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, dyspraxia and dyscalculia.

• 29% of pupils with SEND have needs linked to Communication and Interaction including speech, language and social communication and interaction disorders such as Asperger’s and Autism.

• 13% of pupils with SEND have needs linked to Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties

• 20% of pupils with SEND have needs linked to Physical and/or Sensory difficulties including disabilities affecting vision, hearing and mobility.

About the SEND Department

The SEN Department at BMGS aims to meet the many and varied needs of a wide range of students with special educational needs. The department is led by a Deputy Headteacher who is responsible for inclusion. The SENDCo who is a teacher leads the department of Teaching Assistants (TAs)

We support students with a range of needs in the following areas:

• Communication and interaction

• Cognition and learning

• Social, mental and emotional health

• Sensory and or physical

The SEN department support students who are EHCP as well as those who have special educational needs without a statement at SEN support stage.  The majority of support is provided in class to ensure students with SEN have access to teacher and TA support. The support may be in small groups or individually and aim to encourage independence.  A small group of students have a reduced curriculum where they have additional support in areas such as speech and language, literacy and numeracy.

This department operates an open door policy, students and colleagues are welcome to call in for a conversation or to seek advice whenever they feel the need. We do ask for parents/carers to call or email the SENDCo in advance to arrange a meeting; and our SENDCo will happily accommodate this. There is also a dedicated Learning Support section in the School’s shared area where colleagues and students alike will find information on a wide range of learning difficulties.

We have access to an Educational Psychologist and work with Specialist Advisory teachers for Hearing and Visual impairment and Autism Spectrum Conditions. We also have access to a CAMHS worker and NHS practitioners including a Speech and Language Therapist and Physiotherapist.

Benefits of working at Bolton Muslim Girls’ School- BMGS

There has never been a better time to work at BMGS. This is no ordinary school. There are many excellent schools around, but they all have a very different feel. We are a lovely school with a genuine ‘feel good factor’ throughout. BMGS is an ambitious and caring community, committed to fulfilling the gifts of each student, reflected in the School’s mission statement. Our mission is summed up by 3 words, Success for All, which underpin what we’re all about.

Are you:

• able to be inspirational in your teaching, engaging children in their learning across all areas of the curriculum?

• able to create a positive and creative learning environment?

• confident in your knowledge and understanding of the National Curriculum?

• able to motivate, inspire children to fulfil their potential?

• able to work as part of a team to plan, teach and assess effectively for the next steps in children’s learning?

Then you are the right candidate for us!

We have a proven track record of support and development for all colleagues. In return, we will offer you:

• Outstanding , GCSE results from our well-motivated students (Ofsted Outstanding 2013)

• A school which has been in the top 20% nationally for Progress 8 for five years, 2015 to 2019.

• The school’s GCSE results have been top of the borough for the last five consecutive years

• UK healthcare cash plans to help with optical, dental, chiropody and physiotherapy treatment. You can claim up to 100% of the cost back (up to policy limits) The scheme also offers six 1-1 counselling sessions for those who need to tap into it.

• A caring and supportive community environment of highly motivated students and staff

• a commitment to health and wellbeing of staff

• a hardworking and dedicated team comprising of a diverse workforce

• Students with a positive attitude, a willingness to succeed, enthusiastic and friendly

• a commitment to your continued professional development

• ongoing CPD opportunities with the chance to undertake qualifications such as NPQML, NPQSL, SLE, etc.

• More time - We strive to minimise unnecessary distractions so you can have energy for your job, and your life.

• An outstanding culture & ethos where students & staff enjoy & achieve

• an open professional culture and learning community;

• strong parental engagement and an overwhelming parental support for teachers;

• excellent pastoral care

• Excellent travel links to Manchester (15-20 minutes by train), M60 / M61 (20 minutes) and we are located 10 minutes’ walk from Bolton interchange and 2 minutes’ walk from the nearest bus stop.