Teaching Assistant (level 1)
Stretford High School
Stretford, Manchester
- Expired
- Salary:
- Band 1 (£15,115 to £15,613 pro rata)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- January 2018
- Apply by:
- 23 November 2017
Job overview
Teaching Assistants (level 1) required for January 2018
TA 1 – fixed term to 31 July 2018 (subject to funding)
To work 36.25 hours per week, term time plus 1 week (i.e. 39 weeks)
GCSE or equivalent qualification in English and Maths – essential
Post 1: to work with the Science department, qualification in Science – desirable
Post 2: to work across all departments
We are looking to appoint teaching assistants to support pupils within the SEND department, to support the needs of pupils to ensure that every child succeeds.
Promoting self-esteem, encouraging pupils to act independently and supporting academic and personal development are all vital to this role.
Successful candidates will need to have high expectations of all pupils’ attainment and behaviour, and be willing to immerse themselves in all aspects of school life.
Candidates must be available to work Monday to Friday, 8.15 am to 4.00 pm (36.25 hours per week) term time.
For further details please see our school website.
To Apply:
Applicants should send a fully completed application form to: hrteam@stretfordhigh.com
Informal enquiries about the post can be made to Sue Simons, HR Manager: ssimons@stretfordhigh.com
Deadline for applications is: 12 noon on Thursday, 23 November 2017
Interviews will be held: w/c Monday 27 November 2017
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students, therefore references will be sought for shortlisted candidates and the appointment will be made subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
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About Stretford High School
- Stretford High School
- Great Stone Road, Stretford, Manchester
- Lancashire
- M32 0XA
- United Kingdom
Stretford High School is a non-selective 11-16 School based in the selective Local Authority of Trafford. The School serves a richly diverse local community and is recognised for its excellent practice supporting vulnerable students. The delivery of a broad and rich Curriculum ensures that students access learning which is relevant and in the best interests for all. An array of extra-curricular activities enrich and supplement classroom learning. Student outcomes have improved steadily and securely in recent years and are now significantly above National Average.
The School is proud to be the Growth Company Lead School for Careers in the North West, having been awarded School of the Year in recognition of the quality of careers and enterprise opportunities made available to students. The student led newspaper is also a national award winner, having gained the accolade of First News Secondary School Newspaper of the Year for 2018- 2019.
Stretford High School enjoys strong working relationships with close neighbours Manchester United Foundation and Lancashire County Cricket Club.
Staff are valued highly and wellbeing is a priority. Colleagues benefit from the provision of bespoke CPD and access to external training opportunities. There are a range of financial benefits through the Perkbox scheme, access to gym membership, access to professional counselling and numerous day to day provisions in place.
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