Location
The Acorns School, Ruff Lane, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 4QX (79 on roll)
Summary
Teaching Assistant 3 Fixed Term 1 Year
Salary
Grade 6 (£28,142 - £32,061) - Full Time (Pro Rata Equivalent £22,111 - £25,190)
Working Hours
Fixed Term One Year (33.5 hours per week), Term time only plus 5 days, Start Date - 1st September 2026
Role Overview
The Acorns School 11-16 PRU is looking to recruit a Level 3 Teaching Assistant who will work with specific groups of students on a daily basis, supporting young people undergoing assessment for an EHCP and/or involvement with Children's Social Care via Child in Need or Child Protection processes and/or CAMHS.
Responsibilities
- Work with pupils with challenging behaviour and complex needs.
- Support children in assessment and planning for EHCPs.
- Collaborate with social care services, including Child in Need, Child Protection and CAMHS.
- Provide assistance during term time sessions, including 5 additional days of support.
- Participate in CPD and mentor relationships with established colleagues.
Candidate Profile
A positive, flexible and resilient individual who adapts to change, is a good team player, and is willing to support colleagues and share expertise.
Qualifications
Essential Qualifications: Please see Personal Specification.
Desirable Qualifications: Please see Personal Specification.
Experience
Essential Experience: Please see Personal Specification.
Desirable Experience: Please see Personal Specification.
Equality Statement
An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.
Disability Confident
The County Council is a Disability Confident employer; all disabled applicants meeting essential criteria will be interviewed (subject to school compliance).
DBS Requirement
Applicant will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service for a 'disclosure'; DBS information will be handled confidentially.
Legal Working Status
Candidates must be legally entitled to work in the UK.
