Establishment: Flixton Girls School Location: Urmston Salary: 25183.00 - 27269.00 Department: Educational Support Job Type: Part Time Key Stage: Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4
Closing Date:23/06/2025 09:00 Interview Date: 27/06/2025 Start Date: 01/09/2025
Additional Information
Establishment: Flixton Girls School Location: Urmston Salary: 25183.00 - 27269.00 Department: Educational Support Job Type: Part Time Key Stage: Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 Closing Date:23/06/2025 09:00 Interview Date: 27/06/2025 Start Date: 01/09/2025
Additional Information
Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO Plus - Term time only plus weeks Hours per Week: 32.25 Weeks per Year: 44.650 Pay Grade: NJC Banded | SCP 6 - SCP 11
The Role
Flixton Girls School is part of Vantage CE Academies Trust which was set up in 2012 and is one of 10 schools across Manchester, Trafford, Salford, Bolton and Knowsley. It is a place of learning where all are inspired to achieve together.
Vantage is a mixed CE Multi Academy Trust, which recognises and supports the individual ethos of non-faith schools; we are currently made up of six Church of England schools and four community schools. The Trust operates across a diverse geographical area in the Northwest of England, from mono cultural areas to those with high levels of diversity, across three hubs in Knowsley, Bolton, and Manchester.
We are seeking to appoint an outstanding and experienced Teaching Assistant Level 2 who has:
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with all stakeholders (students, staff, and parents).
* The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and to embrace change and new challenges.
* Experience of working as a Teaching Assistant at this level.
* Sound knowledge of how young people learn and how to create and maximize learning opportunities.
* Sound knowledge of the causes and patterns of poor behaviour and strategies to address these.
* Ability to work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these
* An understanding of the challenges facing young people and a commitment to promoting their welfare and well-being.
In response, we can offer successful candidates:
· An inclusive and diverse school community
· Friendly, motivated, committed and highly skilled staff
· Opportunities to work with colleagues from across Vantage Academy Trust
· A firm commitment to your professional development A supportive Leadership team
· A strong focus on staff wellbeing and offer an extensive staff benefits package
Actual Salary £18,796 - £20,353 per annum Term Time Only plus 5 INSET Days
We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. Appointment to this post will be subject to safer recruitment procedures including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
References will be requested prior to interview.
Qualifications
Qualification Title
Grade
GCSE’s in English & Maths at grade 4 or above (or equivalent) Essential
QCF Level 2 Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools or equivalent qualification. Essential
Skills
Personal Attributes
Dedicated Essential
Focused Essential
Great teamworking Essential
Experience
Ability to use their own initiative and have a positive attitude towards the school ethos as well as be adaptable in situations Essential
Excellent communication skills with children, staff, parents and the wider community Essential
Experience of working with children with SEN Desirable
Ability to work under supervision, as a member of a team and individually Essential
A strong commitment supporting children’s learning and good behaviour Essential
Able to maintain discipline, command attention and encourage high standards of pupil behaviour at all times. Essential
Organisational Fit
Showing Team Spirit Essential
Skills to engage and motivate children in small groups Essential
Personal Qualities
A proven track record of good attendance Essential
Sense of Humour Essential
Experience/Knowledge
Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection issues and procedures Essential
Understanding how children grow intellectually, socially, and emotionally. Essential
Vantage Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references. Vantage Academies Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
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Flixton Road
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