Teaching Assistant with Responsibility for Transition KS2-3

•  Experience and an understanding of safeguarding and child protection issues, or be willing to undertake training in these areas
• Numeracy and literacy skills at least equivalent to RQF Level 2; good ICT skills are also desirable;
• At least two years’ experience of working with students/children (especially those with social, emotional and mental health needs) as a Teaching Assistant or similar community-based role;
• Experience of having led meetings and ensuring any outcome actions are completed, either in a school or other workplace environment;
• Ability to build positive and professional relationships with students and their parent(s)/carer(s);
• Experience and knowledge of working with and contributing to the assessment, planning, production and review process of EHCPs, or a willingness to learn;
• High level administrative skills and an excellent eye for detail;
• Professional and well organised with an adaptable and positive approach to all aspects of the workload - experience of undertaking a wide variety of duties and an ability to deal skilfully with unanticipated situations is highly desirable;
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work well within a team, yet able to demonstrate an ability to work unsupervised utilising their own initiative;
• Supportive of the school's excellent staff attendance and punctuality record.

What we can offer you:

• The opportunity to join our very successful and over-subscribed school of 1500 students aged 11-18, supported by a hugely talented and hardworking staff team;
• Employer-funded membership of HSF Health Plan Core Scheme, helping you and your family (dependants under 21) to cover the costs of everyday healthcare, plus access to HSF Assist which includes a GP Advice Line, Virtual Doctor, Counselling, Legal Helpline and Perkbox benefits;
• Membership of the Greater Manchester Pension Scheme, with excellent employer contributions;
• Staff Wellbeing Fund for initiatives, activities and social events that support staff mental and physical health, plus wellbeing benefits such as Cycle to Work and free use of the Fitness Suite;
• Excellent facilities in new and refurbished buildings, supported by the latest resources to support learning, plus free on-site parking, canteen facilities, and staff room;
• We are a socially inclusive and equal opportunities school and committed to and actively promote equal opportunities for all our students and staff.