Teaching Assistant level 3 in the Deaf Support Department (SERF)

Teaching Assistant level 3 in the Deaf Support Department (SERF)

“Ashton Community Science College is a Good School”. (Ofsted 2023)

We are looking to appoint a dedicated, skilled and ambitious professional to work within our deaf support department as soon as possible. The post is 35 hours per week, term-time plus 2 days. It is paid at Grade 6, FTE £27,269 - £31,067, pro-rate £22,039-£25,108.

 This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference, to take an active role in contributing to the learning and support of students who have additional special education needs, principally around hearing loss, so they can participate fully and positively in learning and school life. 

 Our goal is to be an outstanding High School and we are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, well qualified professional who is committed to raising standards by inspiring learners. If you believe that young people deserve nothing less than the best and have the passion, drive and ambition to make a difference, you would be a welcome addition to our school family.

The successful candidate will have:

• An ability to communicate with our students in the SERF using a total communication approach which includes BSL;
• A passion for supporting and managing young people that goes beyond mere qualifications;
• Previous experience of working with secondary age children in Education, Health or social services;
• Experience of working with families/carers and students accessing available support services;
• Knowledge of procedures, practices and techniques for behaviour management;
•  Experience of dealing with emotional situations where students may become distressed;
• An absolute commitment to achieving the highest of standards.

 If you are interested in becoming part of our team and helping us to continue our drive for further success, then we would be pleased to hear from you. A full programme of support is available as part of our commitment to investing in high quality staff

 ACSC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be required to provide a disclosure from Disclosure Barring Service before any appointment is confirmed. On-line checks will be carried out on short-listed candidates.

Application documents are available to download in the vacancies section of the school website http://www.ashtoncsc.lancs.sch.uk/job-vacancies. Applications should be submitted electronically by 9am 31st of March to HR@Ashtoncsc.com. Interviews will take place week commencing 21st of April 2025. Please note we regret we are unable to contact individual applicants who may be unsuccessful at this time.