Teaching Assistant

We are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant, to work across school, within classrooms and our SEND area supporting pupils with an EHCP or those placed in our Designated Provision. The successful candidate will understand the needs of individual pupils and support them in lessons and through the delivery of interventions. The successful candidate will be expected to plan, deliver, and track the impact of interventions. They will meet with parents / carers and liaise, where necessary with external agencies. The successful candidate will need a good knowledge of supporting the SEMH needs of pupils and will be directed to support individuals and groups within our ‘soft landing ‘area. Penketh High School is an oversubscribed community facing school that is determined to support the academic and holistic development of pupils in order that they leave the school with a strong skillset and positive life chances. The school is focused on providing the very best provision for pupils by supporting the professional development of staff, offering a comprehensive and focused CPD programme and encouraging staff to engage with external, nationally recognised professional qualifications. This provision of professional development includes a comprehensive programme to support teachers new to the profession. Penketh High School is a proud member of The Challenge Academy Trust (TCAT), sharing its mission to ‘serve, challenge and empower the educational community.’ At The Challenge Academy Trust, we are building a culture that champions better work and working lives across the Trust; a framework to support and develop our workforce from ‘hire to retire’. We are committed to providing a workload that is fair and reasonable, work environment where employee health and wellbeing are actively supported and promoted and structured personal and professional development. Join The Challenge Academy Trust and be part of a supportive community that values deep connections with students, p