The role

There are currently 2 positions available:

LEVEL 3 TEACHING ASSISTANT – PERMANENT (Required for September 2024 for our KS2 Designated
Provisions for children with ASD 32.5 hours PER WEEK (8.30am – 3.30pm) TA (32.5 hrs per week) Grade 5 Points 8 –14 £24,705- £27,334 PRO RATA (£18,664 pro rata at Point 8) TERM TIME ONLY.

LEVEL 3 TEACHING ASSISTANT- PERMANENT (Required for September 2024 for staff cover in KS1 and KS2
Designated Provision for children with ASD Grade 5 Points 8-14 £24,705- £27,334 PRO RATA (£10,911 pro-rata and Point 8)
19 hours PER WEEK (10 hours must be 11.30-1.30 5 days per week and then 2 days or 4 half days could be more flexible)

Gorse Covert Primary School is a thriving school at the heart of community life. We have an 8 place KS1 Designated Provision for children with ASD and are opening an 8 place KS2 Designated Provision for ASD. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate as this is a new provision so you can be part of its development. The new team will be supported by experienced colleagues from Woolston CP who already have two ASD provisions.
The two vacancies are for 5 days per week, including lunch cover. The full-time position is for the KS2 designated provision, and the part-time one will provide cover in both KS1 and KS2. Please indicate your preference when registering your interest in the position.

The person appointed will: -

Ideally have experience of working with children in an educational setting and it would be desirable to have some experience of working with children with special educational needs/ASD. However, for the right candidate we would be prepared to appoint someone who has not worked in an educational setting.

• Have experience of or be willing to implement interventions and strategies to overcome barriers to learning in order to speed up academic progress
• Support children who can display challenging behaviour
• Be a team player with a good sense of humour
• Have a sensitive but enthusiastic approach
   
• Be willing to undertake first aid training and Team Teach training
• Be flexible to stay until 4.30pm on some occasions for training and department meetings. This would be arranged in advance and paid as additional hours.

In return, we will offer you: -

• exceptionally supportive parents and governors
• a commitment to your professional development
• an opportunity to be part of a thriving school community.
• to be part of a hardworking, dedicated team

Visits to the school prior to application would be encouraged. Please call the office to indicate which of the above days/times you would like to visit.

How to apply

Please visit  Gorse Covert School's website  for the Job Description , Person Specification and Application Form, or upon request bye-mail to Gorse Covert School's email address  and should be returned to the Headteacher, Mrs Catherine Cooke via the Gorse Covert School's email address. If you require an application pack by post, please enclose a large self-addressed, stamped envelope for your reply with your application.

Warrington Borough Council and Gorse Covert Primary School, are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and staff and expects all adults to share this commitment.

Enhanced DBS clearance will be required. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found on the DBS website. Warrington Borough Council is an equal opportunities employer.

Key Dates

Closing Date: Monday 10 June 2024 (applications must be received by 12pm)

Shortlisting Date: Tuesday 11 June 2024

Interview Date: Thursday 20 June 2024