Teaching Assistant Level 2 in Leigh

• Salary Grade: SCP 5
• Actual Salary: £17,344
• Working Pattern: 30 Hours Term Time Only

Westleigh Methodist School is proud to be at the heart of the community where high standards are celebrated.

Everyone involved with the school has high expectations in all aspects of school life.

All staff are aspirational for our children aiming for both academic and personal success, which enables our pupils to flourish and shine.

We are looking for an excellent practitioner who will

• Join a committed team of professionals who want the best for all our pupils.
• Have had recent experience of working within primary education.
• Have knowledge and understanding of working with children with SEND.
• Have excellent communication and interaction skills in order to provide effective support.
• Be required to attach high expectations to empathy and care.
• Be calm and supportive.
• Be able to form strong and professional working relationships with parents and carers, colleagues and other professionals.
• Possess a L2 qualification or equivalent.

In return our Trust and its school offers you

• Supportive parents and a welcoming local community.
• A strong and supportive leadership team with a clear sense of strategic vision.
• A supportive and highly committed staff with high expectations, who are willing to help each other.
• Well resourced, safe and stimulating learning environments.
• Strong working partnerships within the Trust.
• Pupils with positive attitudes to learning, who are hardworking, caring and proud to attend their school.
• The opportunity to make a difference.
• An enthusiastic and supportive Governing Body.
• The support of a strong and skilled Trust Central Team.
• Pension scheme.
• Wellbeing Day.
• Tech and Cycle salary sacrifice schemes as well as other discount schemes.
• Access to Employment Assistance Programme.
• Access to training opportunities and professional development.

As a Methodist Church school, we have a strong Christian ethos. Our key values are teamwork, trust, love, respect, forgiveness, equality, care and joy.

Applicants are encouraged to contact the school for more information on the role.

We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.

This post involves working with children, young people or vulnerable adults and is therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

This post is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures.

Epworth Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

We work to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children are respected and valued.

We are alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and follow our procedures to ensure that children receive effective support, protection and justice.

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