Teaching Assistant Level 2 Longford Park School

Key Information

Role: Teaching Assistant Level 2 

Salary: Band 4, Points 12 – 17, £22,571.00 - £24,920.00 

Actual Salary: £17,328.51

Employer: The Sovereign Trust 

Location: Pictor Academy 

Working Pattern: 32.5 hrs per week,  Mon-Fri, Term Time only

Contract Type: Permanent 

Closing Date: Monday 11th July, 12 noon

Start Date: 1st September 2022

Interview Date: Thursday 14th July 2022

Email completed applications to: hr@thesovereigntrust.uk 

An opportunity has arisen for a Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join our hard working, successful and forward-thinking team. 

Longford Park School is an outstanding school held in high regard both locally and nationally.  We are a proud member of The Sovereign Trust. The Sovereign Trust is a thriving Multi-Academy Trust currently consisting of four special schools covering the whole range of SEND and phases of education.  We also play a leading role in the Trafford Teaching School Alliance, which has the majority of Trafford Primary Schools as partners. Through our Trust and Alliance, we facilitate strong collaboration, access to training and professional development opportunities for all staff. 

Our school is a special school for children with identified Social Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH). All children have an Education, Health and Social Care plan (EHCP). Staff work alongside other agencies to ensure the very best of outcomes for both our children and their families.  Through our Outreach Team, we also provide advice and support for pupils at risk of exclusion from their mainstream schools across Trafford and the neighbouring boroughs. 

As a team, we are strongly committed to offering our children an excellent education, in partnership with their families and the local community. We are now looking to recruit a Teaching Assistant Level 2 who shares our values, energy and commitment. If you are flexible, creative, enthusiastic and passionate about supporting young people with complex profiles, we would love to hear from you.

We can offer the successful candidate:

• Friendly, interesting children who want to succeed;

• Parents and carers who are supportive and willing to work together to provide consistent support between home and school;

• A staff team who are dedicated to providing a trusting, supportive and secure base for all;

• Bespoke performance management to ensure you have the support you need towards fulling your career aspirations;

• A forward-thinking environment where innovation and current research is used to ensure our provision is the best it can be;

• A unique school that encompasses a variety of teaching methods and learning styles;

• An experienced leadership team who are keen to support all to achieve their goals and future aspirations;

• The opportunity to be part of our school as we plan new and exciting opportunities in the future.

We encourage you to view our website for a greater insight into our outstanding school:

http://www.longford.trafford.sch.uk.

If you wish to be considered for this vacancy, you should complete the enclosed application form. Please note that only applications completed on the school’s application form will be considered. Candidates who submit a CV will not be short-listed. Completed applications are to be returned to Alexandra Bowman at hr@thesovereigntrust.uk  to arrive no later than 12 noon on Monday 11th July 2022.

Please see the job description and person specification for more information.

Closing Date for receipt of applications: Monday 11th July 2022, 12 noon

Shortlisting: Tuesday 12th July 2022

Interviews will be held: Thursday 14th July 2022

The Sovereign Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Accordingly, this post is subject to satisfactory two-year reference history, Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check (previously CRB check), medical clearance, and proof of legal working in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.