Teaching Assistant (Level 2)

West Kirby School & College is seeking to appoint a dedicated Teaching Assistant (Level 2)

Salary Band: £17,558.45- £20,652.45 (pt 12 – pt 16)

Working Hours: 35 hours per week

Contracted Weeks: 44.2 Weeks (Term Time Only). Permanent Contract.

Closing date: 9am Friday 17th November 2023

West Kirby School and College caters for children and young people, aged 5-19 years, with a

range of complex special educational needs and disabilities and offers day and/or residential

provision. We support pupils with social and communication difficulties, including Autistic

Spectrum Condition; complex learning, sensory and emotional needs, across a range of

cognitive abilities. Flexibility, humour and willingness to go the extra mile are essential for

all staff to ensure a high standard of support for all our pupils.

Due to growth in pupil numbers, a fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced

Teaching Assistant (Level 2) to join our school.

To excel in this role, you will have proven experience of working in a classroom environment

and 1:1, preferably with pupils who have special educational needs including ASD, learning

difficulties and/or behavioural difficulties.

You will possess patience, energy and enthusiasm and be prepared to engage young people

with significant complex needs in sports, the creative arts, outdoor pursuits and life skills

activities.

Application Process:

For further details and an application form please visit the school website: www.wkrs.co.uk

or contact recruitment@wkrs.co.uk for further information. The School does not accept

CV’s.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the

role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to rigorous recruitment checks and online checks. West Kirby School & College is an exempt employer as defined in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975) and as such, we have a lawful basis for requesting an enhanced DBS disclosure certificate for all employees.