Teaching Assistant

Salary Grade 4, SCP 5 – 6 Actual salary £21,575 – £21,968 based on a 37-hour working week, term time only plus INSET days

Fixed term contract to 31/07/2024

Start date as soon as possible

Adelaide Heath Academy is a special school for pupils aged between 7-16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs based in Knutsford. We are looking to recruit Teaching Assistants, who are committed to improving the outcomes and life chances of young people with complex special educational needs, and who have the ability to inspire pupils to achieve their full potential. Must be able to build positive relationships and manage pupils’ behaviour effectively within a classroom environment. An ability to be proactive, resourceful and energetic is essential.

We work hard to ensure that all pupils with whom we work feel valued and respected. We provide the support they need to learn and prepare to be active British citizens who contribute to society.

The ideal candidate will be dynamic and flexible and have the experience and ability to motivate pupils to achieve their maximum potential. There will be occasions when staff will be required to transport pupils, therefore the candidate should have a full driving license to drive the school vehicle.

In return we can offer you a very supportive and dedicated team; excellent working conditions; entry to an occupational pension scheme and commitment to professional development.

Manor Hall Academy Trust places the highest priority on the safeguarding of children. Any appointments within the Trust will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure being obtained from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Further details about DBS can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service/about

By engaging in this recruitment process, shortlisted candidates consent to an online search in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education Statutory Guidance 2022

Application forms can be downloaded from the Trust website

www.manorhall.academy

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged, please come and meet us to see for yourself.

Closing date for applications is 5pm on Friday 3rd March 2023. Forms should be returned with a covering letter marked for the attention of Mrs Charlotte Cartlidge, Adelaide Heath Academy, Longridge, Knutsford, WA16 8PA

Email: head@adelaideheathacademy.net