Teaching Assistants - Rowan Schools

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council Schools

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Rowan Park School (On-Site)

Permanent, Part time, Term time

Grade F (SCP12-19)

Various hours

About us

The Rowan Schools are situated across three sites and cater for pupils with Educational Health Care Plans.
Rowan Park School is an outstanding Special School, which supports the learning and development of children and young people aged 3 -19 years; Rowan High School is for pupils aged 11-19 years with a diagnosis of Autism and The Rowan Tree caters for Reception and Year 1 pupils’ who have a diagnosis of autism and learning difficulties. Pupil's at The Rowan Tree eventually transition over to Rowan Park School site to continue their educational journey.

The Rowan Schools are part of Mersey View Learning Trust who is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects those working at the Trust to share this commitment.

The 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 except 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 on 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

Successful applicants will be required to complete a confidential medical questionnaire and may be required to undergo a medical examination.

The Trust may carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. This may help identify incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online, which we may wish to explore with you at interview.

Job Description

Teaching Assistant
Part Time - Term Time Only
NJC Band F (Point 12 - 19)

Job Purpose

To work with and supervise individuals and groups of children with significant Special Educational Needs under the direction / instruction of teaching and / or senior staff, inclusive of specific individual learning needs, enabling access to learning for all pupils and assistance and support in classroom management and behaviour techniques and providing specialist support with regard to children with severe and complex learning difficulties. To supervise whole classes during short term absence of the teacher as directed by the Headteacher.

All vacancies for Mersey View Learning Trust can be found on their website. Please complete the application form from the link on their site.

Please see attached Job description for further details

Vacancy ID: TARH2512 Teaching Assistant, Rowan High School 12 hours per week

Link: https://candidates.every.education/Vacancies/Details?advertKey=2d26206f-7e14-4438-bf25-78b83b8678a9

Vacancy ID: TARP5FT Teaching Assistant, Rowan Park School x 5 32.5 hours per week
Link: https://candidates.every.education/Vacancies/Details?advertKey=715d9530-3c04-43a8-a753-c6590f0adcaa

Vacancy ID: TATRT125 Teaching Assistant, Rowan Tree 32.5 hours per week

Link: https://candidates.every.education/Vacancies/Details?advertKey=1f625c71-5bce-4cc1-a744-cf08b4bcc618

Vacancy ID: TARH425 Teaching Assistant, Rowan High School x 4 32.5 hours per week

Link: https://candidates.every.education/Vacancies/Details?advertKey=d08925f0-f003-4cc5-a48d-7f19f419616c

Closing date: Mon 21/04/2025 at 23:59

Job reference: ROWP/25/308546

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