Teaching Assistants (Grade 5) - various sitesBirkett House is a very popular and successful all age special school for pupils with learning difficulties. We are a multi-sited school in south Leicestershire and we are currently looking for Teaching Assistants at various sites across the school. The main school site is in Wigston and we also have inclusion units at Thistly Meadow Primary School (Blaby), Little Hill Primary School (Wigston), Thomas Estley Community College (Broughton Astley) and a purpose built Senior Department based in Countesthorpe.
Job Information:
We currently require Teaching Assistants at various sites across school. A Teaching Assistant (Classroom Support Assistant) is an integral member of a class team and works under the direction of a Class Teacher and Senior Teaching Assistant, supporting groups of children within a class and across a department. Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for comprehensive information about this role.As an employer we offer:Comprehensive professional development programme
Competitive pension scheme
Staff wellbeing service
Financial wellbeing service
Free parking
This is an exciting opportunity to join an outward-looking school and to contribute to the development of special education in Leicestershire. If you are outgoing, flexible, pupil-focused and enjoy working with all kinds of people download and complete an application form and send along with a letter of application stating why you consider yourself suitable for this role.
Contract type: Term time only (+ 5 training days)
Contract term: Full time, Permanent
Grade: Grade 5, Point 7
Hours: 32.50 or 33.75 hours/week - site dependent
Salary: Site dependent - either £17,380 (32.5 hrs/wk) or £18,050 (33.75 hrs/wk) - both pro rata of F.T.E. £23,118
The closing date is 22.09.24 and shortlisting will take place on 23.09.24. Shortlisted candidates will be expected to spend at least half a day in a class before their interview date and this does form part of the interview procedure. Interviews will take place week commencing 07.10.24.Other vacancies currently available:Senior Teaching Assistant (Grade 7-based within our Wigston Site)Teaching Assistant with Lead Healthcare and Medication Responsibilities (Grade 7- based at Seniors)Midday Supervisor (Grade 5 – based at Little Hill)For further details about either the school or posts available please visit our website or contact the school office.