SMITHILLS SCHOOL
SUCCESS FOR ALL
JOB VACANCIES
Teaching Assistant Level 2 (SEND)
WORKING PATTERN: 28 hrs 45 mins per week, Term Time plus 5 Days
CONTRACT: Fixed Term to 31st August 2027
SALARY: Grade D Points 6 to 11 £25,989 to £28,142 PA Pro Rata
CLOSING DATE: 9:00am Friday 2nd October 2026
INTERVIEW DATE: Wednesday 7th October 2026
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:
TA Level 2 SEND Candidate Information
Key Stage 4 Lead in English
WORKING PATTERN: Full Time
CONTRACT: Fixed Term to 31st August 2027
SALARY: Teachers Pay Scale plus TLR 2 - £3,650
CLOSING DATE: 9:00am Friday 2nd October 2026
INTERVIEW DATE: TBC
THE ROLE:
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly motivated and inspirational teacher to join
our excellent, supportive and well-resourced English department. This post is suitable for an experienced teacher wishing to join a team who ensure a high standard of teaching, learning and achievement.
ABOUT YOU:
You will be a reflective classroom practitioner with the ability to work effectively within a team environment and able to enthuse, inspire and motivate pupils.
The successful candidate will be:
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an exceptional practitioner with strong subject knowledge.
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highly motivated by a belief that the life chances of all young people can be a well-qualified, industrious and talented team player who believes in lifelong learning and who can support pupils to develop the skills and attitudes they need in their future lives.
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a teacher who possesses the talent, interpersonal skills and range of pedagogical approaches necessary to contribute to the overall success of the staff and team.
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mentally tough and someone who embraces challenges.
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 and for details of dates and times when you can visit our school.
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:
Key Stage 4 Lead in English Candidate Information
Teaching Assistant Level 3 (SEND)
WORKING PATTERN: 33 hours per week, Term Time plus 5 Days
CONTRACT: Fixed Term to 31st August 2027
SALARY: Grade E Points 11 to 18 £28,142 - £31,537 PA Pro Rata
CLOSING DATE: 9:00am Friday 2nd October 2026
INTERVIEW DATE: Wednesday 7th October 2026
THE ROLE:
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and well qualified candidate to work with the SENCO and teaching staff to develop best practice for SEN children. 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. You will assess the needs of pupils through individually tailored key performance indicators and ensure practices are in place so pupils with SEND in mainstream classes make progress.
ABOUT YOU:
You will have the ability to work effectively within a team environment, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and the ability to build effective working relationships with all pupils and colleagues. You will demonstrate an informed and efficient approach to teaching and learning by adopting relevant strategies to support the work of the teacher and increase achievement of those with SEND.
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:
Pastoral Leader
WORKING PATTERN: 36 hours per week, Term Time plus 2 Days
CONTRACT: Fixed Term to 31st August 2027
SALARY: Grade E Points 11 to 18 £28,142 - £31,537 PA Pro Rata
CLOSING DATE: 9:00am Monday 5th October 2026
INTERVIEW DATE: TBC
THE ROLE:
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and suitably qualified candidate to proactively collaborate with pupils, staff and parents/carers to promote positive behaviour among all pupils, and to help pupils overcome barriers to learning. The successful candidate will plan, deliver and evaluate the impact of behaviour interventions and work with external agencies as required.
ABOUT YOU:
You will have experience of working with children of a relevant age, dealing with difficult situations relating to poor behaviour and experience of working with outside agencies and participating in meetings. You will be able to assess pupils’ needs and have a well-developed understanding of strategies to manage and support young people with challenging behaviour in a school environment.
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:
Re-Integration Manager
WORKING PATTERN: 37 hours per week, Term Time plus 5 Days
CONTRACT: Fixed Term to 31st August 2027
SALARY: Grade F Points 17 to 23 £31,022 - £34,434 PA Pro Rata
CLOSING DATE: 9:00am Monday 5th October 2026
INTERVIEW DATE: TBC
THE ROLE:
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and well qualified candidate to co-ordinate a school-based centre working with a small number of students who are being reintegrated back into mainstream school.
You will maintain a disciplined and controlled environment in which students complete a set package of work as part of their re-integration process back into mainstream school. You will liaise with subject, pastoral, behaviour and learning support staff and external agencies, if appropriate, to plan individual study units of work for students in the centre.
ABOUT YOU:
You will have the ability to provide effective support during learning activities through use of appropriate strategies to motivate and challenge students and the ability to deal with and respond calmly and promptly to incidents, safeguarding issues and challenging behaviour, in accordance with role and responsibilities. You will be able to communicate effectively with young people and adults, adapting communications styles and approaches to individual needs, abilities and situations.
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:
Teaching Assistant Level 3 INA/EAL
WORKING PATTERN: 33 hrs per week Term Time Only Plus 5 Days
CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed Term to 31st August 2027
SALARY: Grade E Points 11 to 18 £28,142 - £31,537 PA Pro Rata
CLOSING DATE: 12:00pm Monday 5th October 2026
INTERVIEW DATE: W/C 12th October 2026
THE ROLE:
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and well qualified candidate to work with and supervise individuals and groups of children under the direction/instruction of the lead teaching assistant for INA/EAL and/or senior staff to enable the acquisition of the English language and access to learning for all pupils. You will develop and implement language acquisition programmes to meet the needs of groups of INA/EAL pupils including a synthetic phonics programme.
ABOUT YOU:
You will have the ability to work effectively within a team environment, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and the ability to build effective working relationships with all pupils and colleagues. You will demonstrate an informed and efficient approach to teaching and learning by adopting relevant strategies to support the work of the teacher and increase achievement of INA/EAL pupils.
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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