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This Post is available to INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL APPLICANTS
School Name Willowbank School
School Address Winwick Road, Newton Le Willows WA12 8DE Tel: 01744 678745
Job Title Learning Assistant Level 2 + SEN
Job reference LAL2WBSEP
Department Children & Young People Services Department
Grade NJC SCP 03 + SEN
Pay From: 18196.12 To: 18440.64
Hours 32.5 Hours Per Week, Term Time Only + 5 Inset days
Closing date 18 September 2024
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Job Description
Would you relish the opportunity to support teaching and pupils in a highly inclusive and innovative establishment? We believe Willow Bank School is a centre of best practice for personal development, pastoral care and teaching and learning. We require a dynamic, committed, and hardworking Teaching Assistants to join us in our new multi-million-pound school building who is passionate about pupil engagement and progression. Willow Bank School is an SEMH provision for pupils aged 8 – 16.

We are seeking a number of Teaching Assistants to provide 1:1 and classroom support for pupils with complex needs, who can, at times, present with challenging behaviours. Experience of supporting children to regulate and engage in learning and activities is essential, along with a willingness to participate in Team Teach training. Individuals with relevant experience from settings other than education are also encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will be expected to be able to ensure that pupils’ special educational needs are addressed in line with the pupil’s individual EHCP whilst having due regard for the school’s philosophy and policies.

This exciting post requires a conscientious and energetic team player. You will be part of a team who believe that every day is an opportunity to succeed and develop students to achieve their full potential. If you are passionate, flexible, imaginative, and enthusiastic, we would love to hear from you. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to shape the lives of young people in St Helens.

In April 2022, Ofsted judged Willow Bank School as “Good”.

To Apply

To apply for this role, please go to the job vacancies section of St Helens Council website (www.sthelens.gov.uk) and apply online using the St Helens Council application form. We encourage applicants to include a covering letter which outlines how you meet the requirements detailed in the person specification.

Closing date: Wednesday 18th September 2024 8:30am

Proposed interview date: Monday 23rd September 2024

Willow Bank School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is subject to satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Section Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure Certificate.

(Initial contract to 31/08/2025 subject to funding)
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Job Application Packs
Learning Assistant Level 2 Person Specification.pdf
Nonteachingapplicationformdisclosure (1).pdf
Learning Assistant Level 2 Job Description (inc Extended Services).pdf
Note: CVs should not be submitted as a replacement for the online job application form.