Teaching Assistant

Start date -As soon as possible

Contract type - Temporary -  For the specific purpose of  supporting the needs of a named student          

Salary - Grade 4 SCP 13 – SCP 17 (£17,391 to £18,672) per annum 

Pro Rata Salary - £11,869 to £12,743.24 per annum

Hours per week - Part time 30 hours per week (across 5 days)

Weeks per year -Term Time Only

Here at Tarleton Academy, we believe in developing a nurturing environment, where everyone feels safe and valued and where we get the balance right between encouragement and support and stretch and challenge, so that all of us can aim high and work together to make those aspirations a reality

We are situated in a rural area in West Lancashire, and are proud of our growing pupil numbers and popularity within the local community. Our motto states that ‘we make our future’ (Facimus Nostrae Futurae) and to this end as a school within Endeavour Learning Trust our overall aims include providing:

• A world class education for all our students, regardless of ability or background, which builds resilience, confidence and drive, in an ever changing world

• A workforce of the highest caliber, with a winning combination of teamwork, skill, experience, passion and an unwavering commitment to excellence

• A relentless focus on individual and collective improvement and personal and professional development, in an ethos of high expectations and personal ambition

• The moral imperative to ensure that no child is left behind and no individual is overlooked in their uniqueness and distinctive potential

We are looking for

• Someone who has a clear understanding of the needs of all students, including those with special educational needs; those of high ability; those with English as an additional language and those with disabilities.

• Someone who is confident in dealing with students with additional medical needs.

• Someone who can be empathetic with the needs of students and foster positive relationships with families.

• Someone with a continued commitment to their own professional development.

• Someone who is committed, positive and willing to evolve.

What we can offer you

• Committed students who are positive and keen to learn.

• The opportunity to become a part of our friendly and supportive ethos.

• Excellent professional development, support and guidance 

For more information, please refer to the attached documents and the link below. 

Closing date – Wednesday 3rd April 2019 at noon

Interviews – Friday 5th April 2019 

Please apply via the 'quick apply' link - you can apply this way, even if you do not currently have a TES account.