SMITHILLS SCHOOL
SUCCESS FOR ALL
JOB VACANCIES
The Bridge Mentor
WORKING PATTERN: 37 hours per week, Term Time Only Plus 5 Days 8am-4pm
Monday to Thursday, 8am-3.30pm Friday
CONTRACT: Fixed Term to 31st August 2027
SALARY: Grade E point 11 – 17 £29,070 - £32,046 (full time, full year)
Pro Rata Salary £24,983 - £27,808
CLOSING DATE: 9:00am Monday 23rd November 2026
INTERVIEW DATE: TBC
THE ROLE:
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and suitably qualified Mentor to support pupils with SEMH and behavioural difficulties in The Bridge, Alternative Provision. You will proactively collaborate with pupils, staff and parents / carers to promote positive behaviour amongst all pupils, and to help them overcome barriers to learning. You will work closely with the Bridge Leader to support pupils who require intensive intervention for behaviour and social, emotional and mental health difficulties, promoting ways to ensure pupils' independence, self-esteem and social inclusion.
ABOUT YOU:
You will have experience of working in a school environment or other educational setting and experience of demonstrating high quality effective support to students with challenging behaviour. You will have the ability to build and maintain successful relationships with pupils, treat them consistently, with respect and consideration and demonstrate concern for their development as learners.
ABOUT US:
Our school is a community and we are proud of that. We are a friendly and professional team who are united in our vision of ‘Success for All’. Please refer to the candidate information to see what we can offer you.
Please return completed applications to HR@smithillsschool.net
CVs and late applications will not be accepted
Smithills School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.
For further details of the role and to access the application form please see below:
Teaching Assistant Level 2 (SEND)
WORKING PATTERN: 28 hrs 45 mins per week, Term Time plus 5 Days
CONTRACT: Permanent
SALARY: Grade D Points 6 to 11 £26,846 to £29,070 Pro Rata
Actual salary £17,677 to £19,397
CLOSING DATE: 9:00am Monday 23rd November 2026
INTERVIEW DATE: TBC
THE ROLE:
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and well qualified candidate to join our team of Teaching Assistants in a successful and forward thinking department. You will work with and supervise individuals and groups of children under the direction/instruction of teaching &/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.
ABOUT YOU:
You will have the ability to support the teacher in planning, delivering and evaluating learning activities to ensure effective teaching and learning and the ability to give feedback in a constructive manner. You will be able to contribute to positive relationships with pupils and adults through communication and interaction and provide effective support for colleagues through differentiation and a proactive approach in and out of a classroom setting.
ABOUT US:
Our school is a community and we are proud of that. We are a friendly and professional team who are united in our vision of ‘Success for All’. Please refer to the application pack to see what we can offer you.
Please return completed applications to HR@smithillsschool.net
CVs and late applications will not be accepted
Smithills School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates are subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service.
For further details of the role and to access the application form please see below:
Please Note:
A short-list of candidates will normally be drawn up within four weeks of the closing date and they will be informed of the time and date of interviews as soon as the short-listing is completed.
Whatever the outcome, we thank you for showing an interest.
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