Teaching Assistant Level 3

FIRWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

“Learning without Limits”

Executive Headteacher: Mr Mike Sidebottom

Head of School: Mrs Dawn Evans

 

Teaching Assistant Level 3

Contract:   Full Time and Permanent.

Start Date:  September 2024

Salary:  Grade F (Scale point 17 – 23) Salary Range £ 26,845- £30,151 FTE  (actual salary £21,639 - £24,126)

Working Hours: 32.5 hrs per week, Term Time & 5 days

Firwood High School is a successful 11-19 special school meeting the needs of young people with complex learning difficulties.  We are also part of the Woodbridge Trust working closely with Ladywood Primary Special School, Ladywood Outreach Service and our partner Woodbridge College our Post 19 provision.

Due to the rapid expansion of our school and increasing student numbers, we are now seeking to appoint an outstanding Teaching Assistant Level 3 who is willing to ‘go the extra mile’ and is passionate about supporting student’s learning with a range of special educational needs.

Applicants should be enthusiastic about the development of their skills to work effectively with students with special educational needs and a desire to better their knowledge and understanding of an area within this forum.

We will offer you:

• A challenging yet rewarding working environment working with inspirational young people

• Professional development to support you in your career

• Hardworking, dedicated, professional and enthusiastic staff

• The benefits of working in an innovative and forward thinking school

• Supportive leadership and real opportunities to develop as a leader

• A genuinely happy and caring place to work

• Strong links with the community 

• High standard facilities

Firwood is an exciting place to be and if you are a team player with a commitment to the highest quality provision for pupils with SEN then we would like to hear from you.

Application packs may be downloaded or are available from the school:

Firwood High School,

Stitch-Mi-Lane, Harwood, Bolton. BL2 4HU.

Email: hr@firwood.bolton.sch.uk

Tel:  01204 333044

     Closing Date for applications: Midnight Sunday 2nd June

      Shortlisting: Monday 3rd June.

      Interviews: Monday 10th June

Informal visits to school are most welcome by arrangement with Helen Penketh.  Please call on 01204 333044. 

Applications should be returned for the attention of Mrs Emma Knight, Senior School       Business Manager, Firwood High School, Harwood, Bolton, BL2 4HU or by email to: Helen Penketh, HR Lead hr@firwood.bolton.sch.uk

The school is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.