THE MANOR HALL ACADEMY TRUST

Cicely Haughton School

Westwood Manor

Mill Lane, Wetley Rocks, ST9 0BX

Telephone 01782 550202

Headteacher: Mrs J.Hancock

The Trust is committed to the Safeguarding and Welfare of Children and Young People and expects all Staff and Volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is exempt by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 as amended.  All criminal convictions, cautions and bind-overs must be declared regardless of when they occurred.  This information will be treated in confidence.

TEACHING ASSISTANT

(Working at our Resource Centre in Stafford and within Cicely Haughton as part of Outreach team)

Required for April 26

Full Time, Fixed Term contract (12 months) with possible extension for the successful candidate

Salary £27,254 - 32.5 hours - pending pay award

Cicely Haughton School are looking for an inspiring and imaginative teaching assistant who is able to support teaching to ensure that learning is fun, practical and creative to provide support within our resource base in Stafford and out of Cicely Haughton as part of in reach and outreach packages of support.

The role has been devised in collaboration with local schools, the Local Authority and Manor Hall Academy Trust to meet the needs of the Stafford district or within locality to Cicely Haughton to  provide early intervention for pupils, support inclusion,  to enable them to develop their social and emotional skills through a Nurture based approach whilst continuing their academic learning, resulting in their mainstream placement succeeding.

The Tillington provision operates for 8 sessions a week, and 2 sessions a week are utilised for supporting the pupils in their mainstream schools in the Stafford and Stone district, and professional development at Cicely Haughton. The Cicely Haughton outreach team offer in reach and outreach services within all age ranges of setting whilst working within the SEDIS framework too. 

Both resources are established in delivering the variety of bespoke packages of support and have a fantastic reputation within both areas. We have seen successful pupil reintegration and positive relationships with local schools being established and mainstream placements being maintained following our guidance and support. 

Previous experience in a school would be an advantage, but the successful candidate will be working alongside two experienced members of staff and have excellent levels of support and supervision. Applicants with a sense of humour, a high level of resilience and capable of maintaining high standards will find the job both stimulating and rewarding. Candidates should be able to work as part of a team but equally as confident and competent in working as an individual within a variety of schools alongside a range of SEMH needs.

Our staff present as excellent role models and through interacting positively with children assist in developing their self-esteem, self-worth and self-confidence i.e. qualities they need to play a positive role in their home communities.

Your approach and qualities are equally as important as your experience. Previous SEN experience is not necessary as relevant training will be provided. Our priority is to appoint outstanding practitioners who will make a positive contribution to the team.

Please state clearly in your application your strengths and areas of expertise. Whoever you are, you will be committed to promoting the joy of learning and the best educational opportunities for all pupils.

Manor Hall Academy Trust operates an inclusive ethos, and our trustees offer strong leadership to the academy and are committed to honest self-evaluation and continual improvement. They have a wide range of skills and provide challenge and support in equal measure.

Informal discussions are welcomed.  Please contact Mrs Janey Hancock on 01782 550202 – jhancock@cicely.mhat.org.uk

Please apply online via My New Term. -

Please note that references will be sought prior to interview.

This School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A copy of the Safeguarding Policy is available on the school website www.cicelyhaughton.staffs.sch.uk/Policies-Complaints/    

This post is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.

By engaging in this recruitment process, shortlisted candidates consent to an online search in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidance 2025.

CLOSING DATE: Noon Monday 23^rd March 2026

Interviews will be held Thursday 26^th March 2026