The governors are seeking to appoint five Teaching Assistants for 1^st September 2024 to support learning with the school’s EYFS (Reception) cohort, in the mainstream* Year Six class and in three of its SEND Unit Classes.

*mainstream means standard primary school classes, typically of 30 children.

Please see the attached letter for further details for each post.

Hours for all posts: 32.5 hours per week – 8.30 a.m. – 3.30 p.m.

Contracts: From 01.09.24 until 31.08.24 (confirmation of appointment will be subject to satisfactory completion of a probationary period of six months in accordance with the Schemes of Conditions of Service. During the probationary period appointee/s will be expected to establish suitability for the post)

Visits to the school: While we appreciate that term has ended and that electrical contractors will be working in the school throughout the summer holiday, the Headteacher would be happy to meet with potential applicants to give a tour of the school and discuss the roles available on Friday 2^nd August at 10.00 a.m.

If you would like to attend this visit, please confirm directly with me at:

Head.Grange@schools.sefton.gov.uk

Closing date: Monday 19^th August at 12 noon

Shortlisting date: Monday 19^th August – p.m.

Interviews: Friday 23^rd August

Further information: Our school is highly unusual in that it features a one-form-entry mainstream nursery and primary school and six Special Educational Needs Unit classes for 62 children with SEND. We are one of the DfE and Sefton Council’s registered provisions for children with Speech, Language and Communication Needs, Autistic Spectrum Condition and children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties. We are proud of the very inclusive nature of our school.

The Grange is due to join the Lydiate Learning Trust (a Multi Academy Trust) on 1^st August 2024.

The Grange was judged to be good in all areas in its Ofsted inspection in July 2023.

Highly supportive and friendly staff and governors, children who have a great enthusiasm for learning and excellent resources combine to make The Grange a great place to develop your career.

Please complete the application form attached. Your letter of application (question 5 on the Sefton Council form) should not exceed two sides of A4 (minimum font size 12.)

Please state:

• Why you are interested in the post
• Your experience to date
• What contribution you feel you could make to children’s development
• Strengths and expertise that you have to offer