Teaching Assistant

Contract Type: Permanent/ Term Time Only

Salary: Grade F

Hours: 32.5

Base Location: Elmbridge School, Elm Grove, Denton, M34 3WU

Closing Date: 9:00 AM 19th January 2024

Interview Date: Friday 26th January

TAMESIDE PUPIL REFERRAL SERVICE

TEACHING ASSISTANT LEVEL 3

We are seeking to appoint an experienced, active, and self-motivated Teaching Assistant that will be based at one of our two main academic sites: Elmbridge School and White Bridge College.

You will be deployed across the service, to support and engage pupils on our roll (many of whom have significant barriers to learning) both in the classroom and in the supervision of sporting/outward bound and enrichment activities. Previous experience of working within an educational setting supporting pupils is essential to contribute towards a positive learning culture, promoting success and pupil well-being. Whilst experience of supporting outward bound activities/learning outside of the classroom is desirable.

Tameside Pupil Referral Service is a Key Stage 2- 4 PRS, committed to the education of pupils permanently excluded from school, as well as others who have special educational and medical needs. The successful candidate will be joining a diverse and vibrant local authority committed to excellence and where support for our most vulnerable young people features prominently in our priorities.  

The KS3 and KS4 facilities were purpose built in 2012 under the Building Schools for the Future programme and offer outstanding opportunities for further development.

For an informal discussion about this role. Please call Dominic Warwood on 0161 214 8484 or email: d.warwood@tprs.tameside.sch.uk   

Closing date for applications: 9:00AM Friday 19th January 2024

Shortlisting: Monday 22nd January 2024

Interviews will be held on: Friday 26th January 2024

Start Date (Subject to pre-employment checks): Monday 19th February 2024

To apply for this job please complete the application process on the TES or if you are using the Greater Jobs platform, please return completed application forms by email to the School Business Manager l.harris@tprs.tameside.sch.uk

Tameside Pupil Referral Service is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) with barred list check is required for all successful applicants. Also, this post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations