Level 3 Teaching Assistants – Fox Wood School

Job title:

Level 3 Teaching Assistants – Fox Wood School

Company

Warrington Borough Council

Job description

The role

Fox Wood is a school and college for pupils with ASD and/or with Severe and Profound Multiple Learning difficulties. Our college provision (which is a shared College for students from Fox Wood and Green Lane) continues to grow and we are at a key transitional point in our development, and the governors are therefore delighted to advertise the opportunity for the right candidates to join our team.

We are particularly at this time, looking for talented, committed and solution focused staff who:

Have experience of working with students with special educational needs within Key Stage 4 and/or Key Stage 5

Have experience of working with students with special educational needs who may exhibit challenging behaviour, due to dysregulation

Have experience of working with students with special educational needs, with the goal of supporting them into work placement opportunities

We need team players who will:

Be willing to undertake additional training

Be a team player with a good sense of humour

Have a sensitive but enthusiastic approach

Have high expectations of learners

Have well developed communication skills, both with children and adults

Show passion and enthusiasm for the work we do, and in helping our older students to Shine!

In return, we will offer you:-

Exceptionally supportive Senior Leaders and governors

A commitment to your professional development

An opportunity to be part of a thriving community

A stimulating working environment, both inside and out

Key dates

Closing date: Friday 1 march 2024

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

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 2023.)

How to apply

A full job description and person specification can be obtained along with an Application form and further details school website:

Alternatively, please email: for an application pack to be emailed to you.

We are keen for to start building our new team as soon as possible – so we will be arranging interviews on receipt of applications.

Job details

Salary

Grade 5 SCP 8-14 Salary £21,248 – £23,512, Term Time Only pro rata depending on hours

Expected salary

£21248 – 23512 per year

Location

Warrington, Cheshire – Woolston, Cheshire

Job date

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 08:21:46 GMT

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