TEACHING ASSISTANT LEVEL 3 IN THE DEAF SUPPORT DEPARTMENT (SERF)

Location

Ashton Community Science College, Aldwych Drive, Ashton, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 1SL (874 on roll)

Tel: 01772 513002
School website: www.ashtoncsc.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

Teaching Assistant level 3 in the Deaf Support Department (SERF)

“Ashton Community Science College is a Good School”.  (Ofsted 2023)

We are looking to appoint a dedicated, skilled and ambitious professional to work within our deaf support department as soon as possible. The post is 35 hours per week, term-time plus 2 days. It is paid at Grade 6, FTE £27,269 - £31,067, pro-rate £22,039-£25,108.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference, to take an active role in contributing to the learning and support of students who have additional special education needs, principally around hearing loss, so they can participate fully and positively in learning and school life. 

Our goal is to be an outstanding High School and we are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, well qualified professional who is committed to raising standards by inspiring learners.  If you believe that young people deserve nothing less than the best and have the passion, drive and ambition to make a difference, you would be a welcome addition to our school family.

The successful candidate will have:

An ability to communicate with our students in the SERF using a total communication approach which includes BSL;

A passion for supporting and managing young people that goes beyond mere qualifications;

Previous experience of working with secondary age children in Education, Health or social services;

Experience of working with families/carers and students accessing available support services;

Knowledge of procedures, practices and techniques for behaviour management;

Experience of dealing with emotional situations where students may become distressed;

An absolute commitment to achieving the highest of standards.


If you are interested in becoming part of our team and helping us to continue our drive for further success, then we would be pleased to hear from you.  A full programme of support is available as part of our commitment to investing in high quality staff

ACSC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.  The successful applicant will be required to provide a disclosure from Disclosure Barring Service before any appointment is confirmed. On-line checks will be carried out on short-listed candidates.

Application documents are available to download in the vacancies section of the school website http://www.ashtoncsc.lancs.sch.uk/job-vacancies.

Applications should be submitted electronically by 9am 16th of June to HR@Ashtoncsc.com. Interviews will take place week commencing 30th of June 2025.

Please note we regret we are unable to contact individual applicants who may be unsuccessful at this time.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, 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.

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.

 

Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.