Teaching Assistant Level 1 Permanent. Closing date 12:00 noon on 31 July 2024
Ref: 193081 Grade: 3
Closing date: 31 July 2024
Salary: £22,366 to £ 23,114 is full time salary range. A pay award is pending, however Hillside will not pay
less than the Foundation Living Wage (currently £12.00 per hour) on a contract.
Term: Part-time, term time only Permanent. Required: from 01/09/2024
Hours: 27.5 hours a week, across Monday to Friday.
Location: HILLSIDE SPECIALIST SCHOOL AND COLLEGE Ribchester Road,
Longridge, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 3XB Tel: 01772 782205
School website: www.hillside.lancsngfl.ac.uk
Summary
Hillside is a Special School & College for children and young adults with autism. We have 114 students ranging from age 4 to 18 years on roll.
Due to successful internal promotions we have a permanent vacancies for immediate start. We encourage a happy and professional culture and seek highly energetic and motivated staff who embrace challenge. We believe in the uniqueness of every student and offer a personalised approach to teaching.
School support staff have the advantage of working term time only with salary paid over 12 equal months – perfect for parents of school age children or if you enjoy extended summer travels.
The working pattern is usually Monday to Friday 9:00 to 15:00, however this may be moved if needed.
More Information about our school and requirements of new staff applicants can be found on our website at www.hillside.lancsngfl.ac.uk.
What you can expect from us:
- The chance to work with our wonderful individual children and young adults.
- An opportunity to work towards higher qualifications to assist your progression. Hillside works alongside Nelson & Colne College, who visit Hillside to provide tuition support if you wish to follow a Level 3 qualification whilst you work.
- Annual programme of in-house training to help cement your knowledge. NB. all Hillside support staff take advantage of the 5 paid training days each academic year.
- Hillside staff have the benefit of free membership to the School's health and wellbeing services which include Wellbeing clinics, Nurse support services, GP phone & video consultations, Counselling and Physio programmes if there is a medical need.
- To work alongside staff whose professional support is sought by Lancashire mainstream schools.
What we expect from you:
- A positive attitude to work within a dedicated class team.
- Under the supervision of the class team you will be expected to assist the pupils and support the Teacher during the school day.
- To abide by the Code of conduct
Please refer to the job description for a fuller range of duties.
Desirable Qualifications
- Level 2 or equivalent qualification in English/Literacy
- Level 2 or equivalent qualification in Mathematics/numeracy
Desirable Experience
- Experience of working with or caring for children/young people with special needs
- Experience of working with children from 4 – 18 years
For an informal discussion please contact 01772 782205