Ashton-on-Mersey School · Sale, North West
The Dean Trust is seeking to appoint a talented and hard-working Teaching Assistant Level 4 to join our dedicated team at Ashton on Mersey School . The core purpose of the role will be to provide competent management of our pupils with SEND needs and other vulnerable children within a specific Year group within the school, along with the management of other teaching assistants. This will include allocation and monitoring of work, appraisal and training. The job will also entail planning, preparing and delivering learning activities for individuals/groups or for whole classes and monitoring pupils and assessing, recording and reporting on pupils’ achievement, progress and development. Ashton on Mersey School is in the central hub of The Dean Trust and serves the community of Sale and beyond. As part of our team you can contribute, collaborate and lead on many established areas that shape our school culture. Our school vision has been shaped by every member of our school community. The school has: An ambitious co-produced curriculum at Key Stages 3 and 4 leading to a full A-Level and vocational qualification offer in Key Stage 5 at our thriving sixth form. A reputation for securing year-on-year examination results that are consistently strong. Modern, high-quality facilities with the latest technology solutions accessible to all staff and pupils and with sports facilities that rank alongside some of the best in the country. An exceptional character and personal development programme which involves a renowned provision of extra-curricular activity with specialism in Sport and Performing Arts. A dedicated group of teaching and support staff that lead excellent pastoral care in an inclusive school which maintains a traditional expectation with regards to standards of behaviour. Direct access to the Believe Learning Institute (The Dean Trust’s centre for professional learning, including leadership development), Turing NW Maths Hub and SCITT; all based on site. World-class opportunities and partnerships forged with national and international partners, including Manchester United Football Club, with whom we have provided an educational package for youth players for over 25 years, and Sale Sharks, with Ashton on Mersey students participating in the ACE league. This exciting opportunity will suit a candidate who demonstrates the following qualities, knowledge and skills: Ability to assess the needs of pupils and use detailed knowledge and specialist skills to support pupils’ learning. Manage other teaching assistants Represent teaching assistants at teaching staff/management/other appropriate meetings Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop Advise on appropriate deployment and use of specialist aid/resources/equipment Establish productive working relationships with pupils, parents and other key stakeholders while acting as a role model