Location
Hope High School, Clay Brow, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9DP (110 on roll)
Tel: 01695 721066
School website: www.hope.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
Do you want to work in a unique SEN school where your support will make a real difference to pupils lives and ambitions for their future?
Teaching Assistants (TA) play a crucial role in supporting students at Hope High School. This is a challenging but rewarding role with no two days the same, supporting students and teaching staff to create a good learning environment for pupils to meet their goals academically and socially.
Hope High School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) Act 1975. If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service for a 'disclosure'.
All Applications must be accompanied by a supporting letter and be a maximum of 2 side of A4 and in font size 12.
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.
This position is part time, term time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro rata basis.
Essential Qualifications
Desirable Qualifications
- NVQ level 2 or above qualification appropriate to the post (or equivalent)
- Level 2 or equivalent qualification in
English/Literacy and Mathematics/Numeracy
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Essential Experience
Desirable Experience
- Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age
- Experience of working in a relevant classroom/service environment
- Experience of Administrative work
- Experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviour
- Experience of supporting pupils with SEND
For an informal discussion please contact:
Mr. C Watson
Equal Opportunities statement
An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community
Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.
