Teaching Assistant (Level 4)

TA Level 4 (Additional Needs)

Grade 6 – SCP 19-24

37 hours per week – term time only plus one week

Actual Salary:  £26,269 – £29,133 per annum

Start date – ASAP

Falinge Park High School is a large, over-subscribed, multicultural, inclusive comprehensive in Rochdale. There is a warm, welcoming atmosphere in the school and a positive ethos amongst the staff. We have created a culture which supports each other at every level rather than a tick-box approach to success and we have extended this through our community wing to supporting families and communities through the difficulties we all face.

Our core purpose is to secure the best academic and personal outcomes for all pupils and instil a life-long love of learning. This will ensure that all learners believe in themselves and their future, have choices and the power to make them and are able to contribute positively to society.

Empowering all to: ASPIRE, THRIVE, AND ACHIEVE

Since 2018 we have developed a continuum of provision and vision for pupils who need something extra than mainstream. We know that for some children with additional needs it is in class support that is needed; some children need regular check ins or specific interventions; some children may require more intensive support from specialist staff to enable them to be as successful as possible. The aim is that we always reintegrate back into the ‘formal’ curriculum but for some children it takes a little longer to get to that point. We also provide in-school alternative provision for pupils who are at risk of a permanent exclusion. This alternative provision is a re-setting of behaviours with support in small groups. It is always with the aim of supported reintegration.

We have invested significantly in this area providing opportunities for progression for Teaching Assistants, mentors and HLTAs. We appointed a Speech and Language Therapist to provide additional support and training two days a week and have developed a programme with Educational Psychologists to give evidence enriched guidance and allow professional practice groups to run with interventions from the EPs. We encourage professional curiosity and a multi-disciplinary approach in working together to meet the needs of all pupils especially those with complex needs.

We aim to give all our pupils the very best start in life, to help them develop into well-rounded young adults, able to venture into a rapidly changing world with confidence and determination and make a positive contribution to society.

We know that there is always more to do to ensure that every child’s educational experience is rich, character-building and of the highest possible standard. FPHS is a special place with amazing young people and dedicated colleagues; if you want to join us, we look forward to hearing from you.

The Governors of Falinge Park High School have determined that the school should join the Watergrove Trust, a Rochdale-based multi-academy trust which aligns very positively with the Falinge Park values and mission.  We hope to join the Watergrove community of two secondary and five primary schools in July 2024.

Watergrove is a part centralised trust which shares core processes but also honours the individual character of all its schools, so whilst benefiting from the collaborative opportunities of being in a trust, you will also be firmly part of the Falinge Park family

For more information visit our website or contact Lisa Fitton, Business Manager – fittonl@falingepark.com

Completed applications should be returned by email to recruitment@falingepark.com by 12 noon on Monday 15^th April 2024.  Interview date to be confirmed.

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. Successful candidates will undergo an enhanced DBS check, checks of references and employment history.

Deadline:              12 noon – Monday 15^th April 2024

Interview:             To be confirmed