Level 3 Teaching Assistant

The Clifton Centre

117, Silverdale,

Clifton,

Manchester,

M27 8GW.

Tel

Head of Centre: Alison Johnston

Payscale: Grade 2C, SCP 14-18 plus SNA

Type of post: 32.5 hours per week TTO plus 5 days

Permanent contract

The Clifton Centre is a Key Stage 4 Pupil Referral Unit working with students who are excluded from mainstream schools or who are at risk of such. The Clifton Centre operates across 3 sites in Salford.

Students attend with us for varying periods of time ranging from a number of weeks to at least a full Key Stage. Most KS4 pupils are entered for a range of qualifications up to GCSE level or equivalent, including English and Maths as well as a range of vocational subjects.

All students have a personalised timetable to meet their individual needs.

We are seeking to appoint two Teaching Assistants (TA3) to support/deliver teaching and learning of the school curriculum, enabling students to improve their accreditation and to support future aspirations.

The successful candidates will be part of a team promoting positive learning experiences. Our students respond well to innovative teaching and learning experiences as well as to calm, yet enthusiastic and charismatic staff.

The successful candidate will:

• ability to use own initiative



• have a passion for engaging pupils using imaginative strategies



• be flexible and an effective team player



• have effective interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire students



• value, and contribute to, the distinctive ethos of the centre



• be confident in KS4 curriculum


The successful candidate will need to demonstrate a commitment to ensuring that children make rapid progress in a supportive and caring environment.

The centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. These posts are subject to a fully-enhanced DBS check. Our recruitment procedures are rigorous in this respect.

Students attend with us for varying periods of time ranging from a number of weeks to at least a full Key Stage. Most KS4 pupils are entered for a range of qualifications up to GCSE level or equivalent, including English and Maths as well as a range of vocational subjects.

All students have a personalised timetable to meet their individual needs.

We are seeking to appoint two Teaching Assistants (TA3) to support/deliver teaching and learning of the school curriculum, enabling students to improve their accreditation and to support future aspirations.

The successful candidates will be part of a team promoting positive learning experiences. Our students respond well to innovative teaching and learning experiences as well as to calm, yet enthusiastic and charismatic staff.

The successful candidate will:


• ability to use own initiative



• have a passion for engaging pupils using imaginative strategies



• be flexible and an effective team player



• have effective interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire students



• value, and contribute to, the distinctive ethos of the centre



• be confident in KS4 curriculum


The successful candidate will need to demonstrate a commitment to ensuring that children make rapid progress in a supportive and caring environment.

The Clifton Centre is a Key Stage 4 Pupil Referral Unit working with students who are excluded from mainstream schools or who are at risk of such. The Clifton Centre operates across 3 sites in Salford.

Payscale: Grade 2C, SCP 14-18 plus SNA

Type of post: 32.5 hours per week TTO plus 5 days

Permanent contract