Senior Teaching Assistant required (Grade 7) - Permanent contactBirkett 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 the main 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 have a vacancy for a full-time permanent Senior Teaching Assistant to be based at our main school site in Wigston. A Senior Teaching Assistant is an integral member of a class team who works closely to support the teacher in providing the teaching and learning of children and directing other teaching assistants operating within the class team. The school provides a comprehensive professional development programme. Please refer to the job description and person specification for further information about the role. Qualifications required: NVQ level 3 (or working towards this level) or equivalent higher qualification, Maths/English qualification to NVQ level 2. Contract type: Term time only (+ 5 training days) Contract term: Full time, permanent Salary: Starting Salary grade 7, point 11 - Actual salary starts at £18,575 (F.T.E. £24,708) - Pro rata salary based on 32.5 hours per week, term time contract plus 5 teacher days.As an employer we offer staff: Comprehensive professional development programme Competitive pension schemeStaff wellbeing serviceFinancial 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. The closing date is 22.09.24 and shortlisting will take place 23.09.24. Shortlisted candidates will be expected to spend at least ½ day in Class before the interview date, and this visit does form part of our interview procedure. Interviews will take place on 10.10.24 and the process will include a session leading a class group and a formal interview. Other vacancies currently available: Teaching Assistant with Lead Healthcare and Medication Responsibilities (Grade 7 - Seniors site)Teaching Assistants at various sitesMidday Supervisors (Grade 5 – Little Hill site) For further details about the school or this post please visit our website or contact the school office.