We are seeking to appoint three outstanding Teaching Assistants to support classes, small groups, or individual students across the curriculum. The roles involve collaborative planning with class teachers and communication with pupils and parents to maximise progress. You will join a supportive, forward-thinking, and inclusive team focused on improving outcomes for SEN and disadvantaged pupils.
Experience of working with SEN students and a willingness to learn and adapt is essential. Applications from colleagues with primary or special school experience are welcome. We seek committed individuals with a dedication to special needs to join our innovative Multi Academy Trust.
This is a rare opportunity to join a school recognized as a beacon of excellence. Our recent Ofsted inspection (Feb 2025) was outstanding, highlighting exceptional teaching, leadership, and student achievement.
Why Madeley?
* One of Staffordshire's top-performing schools, with exceptional GCSE results, including Maths ranked number 1 in the county.
* Oversubscribed and thriving, with 299 applications for September 2025 and 190 first-choice preferences.
* An inspiring culture of excellence, with students motivated and ambitious.
* An engaging, ambitious curriculum designed to excite and involve pupils with real-world experiences.
* Innovative leadership with a focus on continuous improvement and exemplary teaching standards.
* A school environment where students feel safe, valued, and supported to exceed expectations.
At Madeley, we foster a culture of achievement, collaboration, and ongoing development. Join a vibrant professional community that values initiative and innovation.
Contact us for an informal discussion or to visit the school (details on the advert attachment).
Shaw Education Trust comprises diverse schools working together to improve young people's lives. Sponsored by Shaw Trust, a charity dedicated to transforming lives, we provide education for children of all abilities and ages, ensuring every child has the opportunity to succeed.
Our secondary schools feature innovative curricula with breadth and ambition, including extended school days, vocational pathways, and partnerships with employers and universities to develop work readiness.
We emphasize collaboration and shared practice across schools to elevate standards and reduce planning workload, allowing more time for meaningful relationships and effective delivery.
Employee benefits include generous holiday entitlement, electric car schemes, health and wellbeing plans, exclusive discounts, free eye tests, cycle schemes, and professional development opportunities.
Our staff benefit from ongoing training, support from experienced leaders, and access to a wide range of courses, including NPQ qualifications and leadership development programs.
Working hours are 32.5 per week, during 38 term weeks plus 5 inset days (total 39 weeks per year).
Madeley School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The position is subject to vetting procedures, including an enhanced DBS check and online safety checks.
We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date as applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Early applications are encouraged.
We are an Equal Opportunities employer. CVs alone will not be accepted; all candidates will undergo a thorough safer recruitment process.
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