Level 1 SEND Teaching Assistant

Thomasson Memorial SchoolLevel 1 SEND Teaching AssistantTerm Time Plus 5 INSET days – 32.5 hours a weekGrade D SCP 6 £23,893 – SCP 11 £25,979 PRO RATAActual Salary £17,971 - £19,540Start date 02/09/24 – fixed term contract until 31/08/2025Thomasson Memorial School is a school for deaf children aged 2-16.  Our staff are dedicated to the wellbeing and progress of all pupils. We work as a team to ensure our pupils are able to achieve their full potential. We require a Teaching Assistant who is enthusiastic, hard-working and able to use their own initiative, in addition to having a friendly and positive attitude which will enable them to fit in with our dedicated staff. We are looking for a highly motivated and flexible person who has British Sign Language as a first language or has BSL Level 6, to join our amazing team. What we can offer you:·        the opportunity to work with inspirational pupils·        a challenging and rewarding opportunity ·        friendly, motivated, committed and highly skilled staff·        opportunities to develop your skills and experience The opportunity to be part of a caring, dedicated and hard-working team A high level of commitment from governors, staff and parentsThis post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Thomasson is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All applications to be returned to Mrs K Driver, School Business Manager, at driverk@thomasson.bolton.sch.ukPlease note CVs are not accepted.Closing date for applications: Friday 24 May 2024Interviews:  Wednesday 5 June 2024Job Description.docxApplication Form.docx