Teaching Assistant Level 3 High Needs Support

Permanent Full Time TA3

36 hours per week - 39 weeks per year

We are seeking to appoint a Level 3 Teaching Assistant for this popular, inclusive, thriving school, which is well regarded by the local community and located on the Woodchurch Estate. It is an exciting opportunity to join our newly-appointed Headteacher in delivering continued school improvement. 

Inclusive and adaptive practice is at the heart of our school; everyone is welcome at Fender. We support the individual learning needs of all our children and are extremely passionate about ensuring our pedagogy and practice is equitable and engaging for all. We are incredibly proud of the children in our school (including around 40%+ with SEND) and the local community that we serve. 

The role is to provide high-quality support to learners with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) within a specialist resource provision. The successful candidate will work under the direction of the Resource Provision Lead and SENCO to deliver targeted interventions, promote independence, and ensure the inclusion of pupils in all aspects of school life.

Key Responsibilities:
Work closely with the class teacher and Resource Provision Lead to support pupils with ASC, adapting learning activities and materials to meet individual needs.
Implement EHCP targets through tailored support plans and differentiated strategies.
Support the development of communication, social interaction, emotional regulation, and sensory integration skills.
Promote independence, emotional wellbeing, and confidence in learners through structured and consistent approaches.
Provide one-to-one and small group interventions, including support in mainstream classes where appropriate.
Monitor and record progress, contributing to review meetings and professional reports.
Build positive relationships with parents/carers and external professionals.
Assist in the creation and maintenance of a safe, stimulating, and supportive environment, including sensory spaces and visual supports.
Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and behaviour policies rigorously.

We wish to appoint:
A passionate and dedicated teaching assistant who is inspirational in the classroom and corridors of our school. 
A teaching assistant who has a good understanding of how to support children with ASC and other additional needs. 
A teaching assistant who believes in the holistic development of pupils, focusing on both their academic growth and personal well-being.
A kind, thoughtful and empathetic person whose values align with those of the school. 
A practitioner who listens to our children, staff and families, making them feel valued.

We will offer the successful candidate:
Fantastic children who are eager to learn and achieve
An extremely hardworking, experienced and dedicated staff team
A supportive, forward-thinking and proactive SLT and Governing Body
A supportive, inclusive community who want the best for the children

For further details on the role, please see the attached M23 job description. 

We would warmly welcome informal visits to our school at 4.30pm on the following dates: Thursday 1st May or Wednesday 7th May 
Please confirm your attendance by emailing businessmanager@fender.wirral.sch.uk.

We look forward to receiving applications from candidates whose personal qualities, values and experiences meet the requirements. Please make sure you read our person specification carefully and provide specific examples to demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria. 

Your completed application form together with a personal statement (no longer than two A4 sides in Arial size 11 font) should be addressed to the Headteacher and emailed to businessmanager@fender.wirral.sch.uk. CVs are not required or accepted.

The Application Timetable is:
Closing date for applications - Tuesday 13th May (9am)
Shortlisting - Tuesday 13th May
Observations/Interviews - Wednesday 21st May

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to an enhanced disclosure from the DBS as well as other pre-appointment checks including a medical screening and references to comply with the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education September 2024. 

As part of the recruitment process, we will carry out an online search.  This will be for all candidates invited to interview. Please complete and return the social media form with your application.  If there is anything you wish to make us aware of, prior to the search being completed, please contact: businessmanager@fender.wirral.sch.uk

All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability for the post regardless of sex, race or disability.