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Poplar Street Primary - Victorious Academies Trust

Expired

Tameside

Part Time

Permanent

Expires 10/01/2025

About the Role

The Trustees at Victorious Academies Trust would like to appoint a Teaching Assistant Level 3 SEN at Poplar Street Primary School, Ravenwood Drive, Audenshaw, Manchester, M34 5EF.

Our Trust’s vision is to support young people to develop the aspiration, motivation and to be successful; we have high ambitions for all young people in our academies and all roles at our academy are central to ensuring that we work to support this.

Poplar Street is a two-form entry school with 65 staff and 455 pupils aged between 3 and 11. Poplar Street’s school motto is ‘Working together - aiming high’.

To start January 2025 as soon as possible once all relevant checks are completed.

Position: Teaching Assistant Level 3 SEND
Salary: £27,269 - £29,572 (full time), £20,256 - £21,967 (actual part-time, Term Time Only)

Role Responsibilities

We are looking for a passionate, dedicated and skilled Teaching Assistant (TA) to join our school in our Poppy Provision Room, where you’ll play a vital role in making a positive impact on the lives of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This rewarding opportunity is perfect for someone who is committed to fostering inclusion, promoting growth, and working collaboratively to meet the unique needs of every child.

1. Passion for working within an inclusive environment, ensuring every child feels valued, supported, and able to thrive.
2. A clear commitment to upholding the school’s ethos and vision, fostering a nurturing and supportive atmosphere in the Poppy Provision Room and across school with our learners who have SEND.
3. Calm, patient, and empathetic when working with children who may display challenging behaviours or require emotional support.
4. Flexible in responding to the dynamic needs of the children and maintaining a positive attitude under pressure.
5. Ability to take initiative in addressing the individual needs of children, adapting support strategies in collaboration with the class teacher and wider team.

This role is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children with SEND, helping them to flourish in a caring and supportive environment. If you are enthusiastic, compassionate, and eager to contribute to our school's ethos, we’d love to hear from you.

Application Process

For more details about the role please see attached Job Description and Person Specification.

The proposed timescale for the selection and interview process is as follows:

Applications close at 09:00 on Friday 10th January 2025, although the Trust reserves the right to close the process early if suitable candidates are identified through our selection process.

Interviews will take place on Tuesday 14th January 2025.

Visits to the school are encouraged and warmly welcomed. Please contact the school on 0161 336 4134 or email Mandy Hutchings (Office Manager) at m.hutchings@poplarstreet.tameside.sch.uk to arrange a time to look around.

If you have any queries about the Trust, the roles, about the completion of the application form, or for an informal discussion, please e-mail Mandy Hutchings at m.hutchings@poplarstreet.tameside.sch.uk. The application form should be completed and returned to us either in hard copy to Poplar Street Primary School, Ravenwood Drive, Audenshaw, Manchester, M34 5EF or electronically via e-mail to m.hutchings@poplarstreet.tameside.sch.uk.

Victorious Academies Trust has a commitment to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and/or young people. We have robust processes and procedures to reduce risk and continuously promote a positive culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce. The role described involves working with children and/or young people and is subject to Victorious Academies Trust’s Safer Recruitment Process.

All support staff roles within our Trust have a probationary period of three months. All posts require an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

For more information on the Trust's Safer Recruitment and Privacy Policies go to Victorious Academies Trust Vacancies.