Vacancies
We are an all age (4-19) special school in Middlesbrough and we work with children and young people with a range of learning difficulties, including Severe Learning Difficulties, Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties, and Complex Learning Difficulties and Disabilities.
Our school is a vibrant and dynamic place to work. We are a forward thinking, outward facing school and we constantly strive to challenge, motivate and inspire our special learners to be the best that they can be.
Priory Woods is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed including online checks. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
To apply for any of the posts advertised, please complete an application form which can be found at the foot of the page and return to Mrs S Robinson at recruitment@priorywoodsschool.com
Please indicate clearly which post you are applying for.
Specialist Teaching Assistant – Level 3 – Cover support
Head teacher: Miss E Fox
Scale points: Grade G points 12 to 15
Actual Salary: £22,642 to £24,315 (actual salary)
Hours: 35 hours per week, term time only plus one week
Contractual status: Permanent
We currently have a vacancy for a Level 3 Specialist Teaching Assistant to support with absence cover in school.
If you are a suitably qualified, highly motivated, creative with high aspirations for all learners, we would like to hear from you.
The successful applicant must have:
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- A good understanding of special educational needs
- Understanding of child development and learning processes
- The ability to work with learners from four to nineteen and with a range of abilities
Please contact school and ask to speak to Emma Fox or Vicky McDermott if you would like to have more information about our school or the post.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and, therefore, all convictions, cautions and bind-overs, including those regarded as “spent” must be declared.
Closing date: 9am Monday 31st March 2025
Shortlisting: Monday 31st March 2025
Interviews: Week commencing Monday 7th April 2025
Specialist Teaching Assistant – Level 2
Head teacher: Miss E Fox
Scale points: Grade E point 8
Actual Salary: £21,238 (actual salary)
Hours: 35 hours per week, term time only plus one week
Contractual status: Permanent
We currently have a vacancy for a Level 2 Specialist Teaching Assistant. If you are a suitably qualified, highly motivated, creative with high aspirations for all learners, we would like to hear from you.
The successful applicant must have:
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- A good understanding of special educational needs
- Understanding of child development and learning processes
- The ability to work with learners from four to nineteen and with a range of abilities
Please contact school and ask to speak to Emma Fox or Vicky McDermott if you would like to have more information about our school or the post.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and, therefore, all convictions, cautions and bind-overs, including those regarded as “spent” must be declared.
Closing date: 9am Monday 31st March 2025
Shortlisting: Monday 31st March 2025
Interviews: Week commencing Monday 7th April 2025
MIDDAY SUPERVISORY ASSISTANT
Head teacher: Miss E Fox
Scale point: Grade B point 5
Salary: £4,229 (actual salary)
Hours: 7.5 hours per week, term time only
Contractual status: Permanent
We currently have a vacancy for a 7.5 hour per week Midday Supervisory Assistant. Duties include helping pupils with eating and supporting them in the dining hall and in the playground.
Visits prior to application are invited please contact school to arrange.
