Teaching Assistant Level 2 - Foxwood Special School/Rise College

The Role

Teaching Assistant Level 2 - Fixed Term

Fox Wood is a school and College for pupils with ASD, and with Severe and Profound Multiple Learning difficulties. Fox Wood is currently undergoing an exciting period of growth and development.

To support the current expansion at Fox Wood we have a number of vacancies across all three sites.

The person appointed will:

• Have experience of supporting children with special educational needs and/or in an Early Years Setting
• Will be a team player
• Have a sensitive but enthusiastic approach
• Have high expectations of learners – and are solution focused on overcoming barriers to learning
• Have well developed communication skills, both with children and adults
• Are willing to undertake additional training Experience of the following would also be advantageous
• Experience of the following would also be advantageous:
• ASD, SLD or PMLD
• A general understanding of supporting children or young people with complex health needs

In return, we will offer you:

• Exceptionally supportive Leaders and Governors who are committed to your professional development
• An opportunity to be part of a thriving school community where everyone is supported to shine
• A stimulating working environment, where no two days are ever the same

How To Apply

Further information and details of how to apply can be found on the school website

Warrington Borough Council and Fox Wood School, as an aware employer, is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as a high priority. The successful applicant will therefore be required to apply for an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Further details can be found at:

www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service

Online searches will also be conducted for all candidates who are shortlisted for interview. These will be conducted by our Office Manager, who is independent from the recruitment panel. This information will be treated as confidential, but may be discussed with Warrington HR and/or flagged up to the recruitment panel in line with our agreed systems and processes. Please note that these online checks could impact upon our decision to offer you a role within our setting – should this be the case then we will address this with you, and (in exceptional circumstances) seek appropriate legal/external advice. This action is in line with statutory guidance within Keeping Children Safe in Education (September 2024.)

Key Dates

Closing Date: Monday 2nd November

Shortlisting: Friday 6th November

Interviews: Week commencing 9th November

Key Information

Salary: £22,355 - £22,711 Pay Award Pending Term Time Only

Grade: 4 SCP 6-7

Contract Type: Full Time – 37 hours per week term time only – fixed term to 31st August 2027.