Senior Teaching Assistant

Senior Teaching Assistants – Wigston Site

Permanent RolesBirkett House School has vacancies for permanent full-time Senior Teaching Assistants based at our main Wigston site to commence as soon as possible.Birkett House is a very popular and successful all age special school for pupils with learning difficulties. We are a multi-sited school in South Leicestershire and we are currently looking for a full-time Senior Teaching Assistant at our Wigston site. The main school site is in Wigston and we also have inclusion units at Thistly Meadow Primary School (Blaby), Little Hill Primary School (Wigston), Thomas Estley Community College (Broughton Astley) and a purpose built Senior Department based in Countesthorpe.

Job Information

A Senior Teaching Assistant is an integral member of a class team who works closely to support the teacher in providing the teaching and learning of children and directing other teaching assistants operating within the class team. The school provides a comprehensive professional development programme. Please refer to the job description and person specification for further information about the role.

Qualifications required

NVQ level 3 (or working towards this level) or equivalent higher qualificationMaths/English qualification to NVQ level 2

Contract type

Term time only (+ 5 training days)

Contract term

Full time Permanent

Salary

Starting Salary grade 7, point 11-14. Pro rata salary based on 32.50 hours per week (Wigston site) term time contract - actual salary starts at £20,172 (Wigston), FTE £26,832

Working hours

32.50 hrs/wk 8.30am to 3.45pm (Wigston Site) As an employer we offer staff:• Comprehensive professional development programme

• Competitive pension scheme
• Staff wellbeing service
• Financial wellbeing service
• Free parking Additionally, you’ll work with:• delightful children who will make you laugh every day
• enthusiastic, dedicated staff, committed to ensuring the best outcomes for all pupils
• a warm and welcoming team This is an exciting opportunity to join an outward-looking school and to contribute to the development of special education in Leicestershire. If you are outgoing, flexible, pupil-focused and enjoy working with all kinds of people, download and complete an application form, please also include within your application a statement stating why you consider yourself suitable for this role and any other relevant information that is not covered elsewhere.Please note that we will be reviewing applications as soon as they are received and then inviting suitable applicants to take part in the recruitment process as soon as possible, so please don’t delay in applying if you are interested!*Previous applicants need not apply.*Applications will go through a two-stage process. Stage 1 - Shortlisted candidates will be expected to spend half a day in school with a class group and you will be required to lead a short lesson, with planning provided in advance (this visit is essential to the interview procedure). This will be your time to shine and show us your capabilities, experience and knowledge. It will also give you the chance to see what it is like working in our school and will give you the opportunity to ask any questions regarding the role. Stage 2 - Our classes will then provide their feedback, which will enable us to make a decision on whether you will progress to the interview stage.For further details about the school please visit our website or contactFor further details about the school please visit our website or contact the school office.