Meadowbank Primary School
Formby Avenue
Atherton
Manchester
M46 0HX
Salary: Grade 4, £18,207 - £19,090 per annum. £12.85 - £13.47 per hour
32.5 hours per week, term time working 38 weeks per year
Temporary until August 2025
Required as soon as possible
Do you have a love of learning? Do you want to inspire future generations? Are you passionate about making a difference? If so then we would love to hear from you. We have an exciting opportunity for the right person to become part of our SEND teaching assistant team at Meadowbank Primary School. Meadowbank is a unique mainstream primary school that has an onsite Start Well Centre and a resourced KS1 and KS2 provision integrated within the main school. Leaders wish to appoint an innovative, ambitious and forward-thinking person to work in partnership with the SENCO and the Headteacher and Leadership Team at our successful and happy school. You will be working with pupils across the school who have additional needs and/or an EHCP plan.
We are looking for somebody who:
* Wants to make a difference
* Has high expectations of children’s achievement and behaviour
* Is a passionate person, committed to helping raise standards of achievement for all pupils
* Is committed to sharing best practice
* Has a good understanding of classroom management and how to support learning
* Has the ability to inspire and motivate colleagues and pupils
* Is flexible in their approach, open to new ideas, a team player
* Is someone who has an approachable manner, both personally and professionally, and a good sense of humour
* Has excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to establish positive working relationships with colleagues and pupils
* Is enthusiastic about parental and wider community links, and able to build positive relationships with families
* Takes an active part in all aspects of school life, willing to go the extra mile
* Places safeguarding at the heart of their teachings
If that sounds like you, then you could be working for a school which is:
* A very welcoming, good school with the capacity to be outstanding
* A place where you can thrive and grow
* Full of dedicated, hardworking and talented staff
* Blessed with well-behaved, motivated and happy learners
* Guided by committed and supportive Governors
* Providing a genuine opportunity for you to make a difference
* Committed to support and guidance through CPD and a wide range of experiences
* An attractive and well-resourced learning environment
* Led by a committed Headteacher and senior leadership team with a clear vision that prioritises wellbeing
* Providing a unique opportunity to work in an inclusive school with a Resourced Provision
Applications forms are returnable to the school. Letters in support of applications should clearly indicate your suitability for this post and be no more than two sides of A4 font size 12.
Please visit our website at www.athertonmeadowbankblogs.net to find out more about our school.
Potential applicants are encouraged and warmly invited to visit Meadowbank Primary School, please ring us on 01942 874271 to book an appointment with the Headteacher.
Application forms and further particulars are available from the School Business Manager, Mrs. Jennifer Parkinson.
Email: bman@admin.meadowbank.wigan.sch.uk
Interview date: week commencing 20th January 2025
This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check.
The employer is committed to safeguarding.
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