Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant - Castlefield Campus

1. Start Date: Subject to the completion of pre-employment checks
2. Salary: Grade 5 point 12 - 19 - Starting at actual salary of £25,410
3. Term Time Only plus 5 Days
4. 35 hours per week
5. Permanent
6. Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, offering generous employer contributions
7. On-site parking
8. Employee Assistance Programme and additional wellbeing benefits
9. Access to high-quality professional development and specialist SEND training
10. The opportunity to work within a supportive specialist educational setting committed to improving outcomes for young people

Previous experience of working with pupils with SEND would be advantageous, but most importantly we are looking for individuals who share our values and are committed to making a difference.

Castlefield Campus

Welcome to Castlefield Campus, an inspiring and supportive learning environment for pupils in Years 7 to 11 (Key Stages 3 and 4).

At Castlefield Campus, we are committed to creating a happy, safe and stimulating environment where every pupil is valued and encouraged to achieve their full potential. We promote respect, responsibility, independence and creativity, helping young people build confidence, increase motivation and develop a lifelong love of learning that prepares them for life beyond school.

Our ethos is underpinned by three core values:

Aspiration

We hold the highest aspirations for our pupils, nurturing their academic and social understanding so they can grow and reach their fullest potential. We ignite curiosity and foster a lifelong passion for learning and exploration.

Resilience

We empower our pupils to understand and manage their emotions, develop perseverance and maintain a positive mindset. We support them to overcome challenges, embrace setbacks and become confident, resilient individuals who are prepared for adulthood.

Kindness

Within our nurturing environment, we cultivate empathy, compassion and mutual respect. We encourage pupils to appreciate diversity, support one another and contribute positively to our school community, creating a strong sense of belonging for all.

If you would like to know more about the school or arrange a visit, we would be delighted to hear from you and show you how Castlefield Campus supports young people to thrive both academically and personally.

We look forward to receiving your application and potentially discussing the role with you in the near future.

Safeguarding Statement

Southern Cross School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to robust safer recruitment procedures, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, satisfactory references, online and social media checks, verification of qualifications, identity checks, and any other pre-employment checks considered relevant to the role.

As an organisation working with children and young people, we are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore reserve the right to seek information about applicants' criminal history and consider this information when making recruitment decisions, in line with current legislation and safeguarding guidance.

All staff are expected to share our commitment to safeguarding, maintain professional boundaries and actively contribute to creating a safe environment for all pupils.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Southern Cross School is committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is treated with dignity, fairness and respect. We believe that diversity enriches our school community and strengthens our ability to support and inspire young people.

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and particularly encourage applications from groups that are currently underrepresented within the education workforce, including people from diverse ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQ+ individuals, people of all ages, faiths and beliefs, and those with different lived experiences.

We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity, eliminating discrimination, fostering positive relationships and ensuring that all staff, pupils and visitors feel valued, respected and able to achieve their full potential. Reasonable adjustments will be made throughout the recruitment process and employment to support applicants and employees with disabilities.