Teaching Assistant Level 3 in Sensory and Physical Needs

POST:                    Teaching Assistant Level 3 in Sensory and Physical needs

                               31 hours per week – term time only

SALARY:                NJC Local Government Pay Band E (Pay Scale 7 - 11)

                              (£25,584 - £27,269 per annum pro – rata, actual salary £18,627 - £19,854)

LOCATION:            MAGHULL HIGH SCHOOL

As soon as possible

We are seeking to appoint a passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant Level 3 to join our Inclusion Team, specialising in Sensory and Physical Needs. This role is essential in ensuring that students with sensory impairments, physical disabilities, or complex medical needs can fully access education and achieve their potential.

The successful candidate will provide targeted support, acting as an advocate for students with additional needs and helping them navigate their educational journey. There will be challenges, but the relationships built with these young people will be crucial in fostering their confidence, independence, and success. Even the smallest actions can have a life-changing impact on our students. Working alongside the SENCO and Assistant SENCO, you will support with administrative processes and be expected to keep accurate and detailed records. 

The successful candidate will be required to confidently collaborate and communicate with students, staff, families and a range of external services and partner schools.

Maghull High School is part of the Southport Learning Trust, which currently includes Greenbank High School, Stanley High School, Birkdale High School, Meols Cop High School, Range High School, Bedford Primary School and Kew Woods Primary School.  Our Trust welcomes teachers who are enthusiastic, energetic, and dedicated individuals with a talent for working with young people and a love of education.  We are seeking colleagues who can build robust and effective relationships with staff, parents, students, and the wider community in order to further the ethos of the Trust.

For further information and application pack please visit www.maghullhigh.com

For any enquiries about the post, please contact Miss N Bowen at bowenn@maghullhigh.com  or telephone: 0151 527 3961.

CLOSING DATE:  Friday 4^th April 2025 9am

INTERVIEWS TO BE HELD:  Week Commencing 22^nd April 2025

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

ENHANCED DISCLOSURE

Southport Learning Trust is required under law and guidance to check the criminal background of all

employees. Decisions to appoint will be subject to consideration of an enhanced disclosure, including a Barred List check, from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Because of the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).

The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.

Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website, which can be accessed here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

In accordance with our statutory obligations under Keeping Children Safe in Education Southport Learning Trust is required to conduct an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which Southport Learning Trust might want to explore with you at interview.

A copy of our child protection and safeguarding policy can be found on our website https://www.maghullhigh.com/safeguarding/