An opportunity has arisen for a Learning Support Assistant to join the Primary Phase Team at William Hulme’s Grammar School (WHGS). This will be a temporary contract commencing in January for a minimum of two terms, possibly longer, to cover a maternity leave.
A 3-18 Academy, WHGS is the most over-subscribed school in Greater Manchester with a long and distinguished history. It has a very inclusive and diverse community with over 40 languages spoken and our school is truly representative of Manchester’s rich multi-cultural heritage. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and particularly those committed to diversity and inclusion.
The Primary Phase of William Hulme’s Grammar School (WHGS) is one of the most over-subscribed primary schools in Manchester. We have an excellent reputation and high aspirations for all our children, who enjoy a creatively-rich curriculum and are equipped with the skills that will help them to become responsible members of the local and global community. Having moved into a fantastic new building within the WHGS campus and expanded to two form entry, this is an exciting time to join the school.
We are looking for someone with at least 2 years’ experience of working with SEND children. The successful candidate must be patient, caring, supportive and willing to work with a committed staff team. The ability to work and communicate well with parents and with natural authority is essential for this post. The ideal candidate will also have good numeracy and literacy and sound ICT skills.
Following a huge expansion programme, we offer you an impressive and vibrant place to work with great staff and students, where your passion for children’s development will be valued and where you will find a genuine commitment to continuing and enhancing your professional development.
For full details of the role and responsibilities, please see the associated job description, person specification and term and conditions documents.
William Hulme’s is part of United Learning, a leading group of over 80 academies and independent schools. This enables us to offer you a comprehensive induction programme and unrivalled support and career development opportunities to ensure you achieve your career ambitions and aspirations. Through the United Learning Hub, employees have access to a wide-range of CPD and the opportunity to share good practice with peers across the Group.
Employees of United Learning are offered a number of employee benefits through its reward scheme, United Rewards. United Learning works with Perkbox to offer its employees over 250 exclusive benefits, all through their easy-to-access App. Featuring a huge range of perks, from discounted cinema tickets and holidays, to money off meals out at restaurants nationwide, plus savings on food, technology and clothes shopping. They also offer salary sacrifice schemes such as Childcare Vouchers and Cycle to Work which offer tax and NI savings on new bikes and nursery care.
Closing date: Sunday 31 January 2021, 11.59 pm
Interviews: Friday 5 February 2021
The school is fully committed to the safeguarding of children and all staff will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and full child protection/safeguarding training. United Learning is an equal opportunities employer.
William Hulme's Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.