Working within the Learning Support department as a member of the Teaching Assistant team, you will work with the SENCO providing in class support, intervention and administrative support. An essential part of your role will be to champion students with additional needs, vulnerabilities and barriers to progress. You will liaise with staff, students and parents.
This is an exciting role in school and offers a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to join our exceptional Learning Support department.
Ideally, applicants should have some experience of working with secondary aged students in an educational setting. You should also be personable, approachable, adaptable and most of all, passionate about ensuring all students achieve their full potential. Experience working with students with additional needs would be an advantage.
This is a permanent 37-hour-per-week position. Term time plus 5 days (39 working weeks), which may be worked either during INSET days or school holiday periods.
Penwortham Girls' High is a popular, oversubscribed school. Central to our ethos are our six core values: compassion, resilience, dignity, ambition, curiosity, and social responsibility. These principles permeate every facet of school life, offering our students a multitude of opportunities to grow into articulate, questioning, tolerant, and independent young women. Our students, who serve as outstanding ambassadors for our school, exhibit remarkable levels of respect and support for one another, fostering an environment that encourages personal growth and achievement.
Please note that the school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and all shortlisted candidates with be subject to online checks.
The closing date is 4pm on Tuesday 22nd April 2025. Interviews will be held the following week.
Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.