1. Teaching Assistant, Technology & Student Support Level 2a, Grade 4 (point 13-17) £15,941-£17,372. Term time only ( pro-rata £13,418-£14,622 ) Full time, permanent*. Required from 1 st September 2015 development, and staff are encouraged to be inn This unique position allows a potential candidate to experience work in a busy and successful secondary school, and also to provide some variety in terms of the role. It would be ideal for someone who already works in schools, a potential future teacher wishing to gain experience in schools or someone new to schools with the required skills and attributes. For three days per week, the successful applicant will work within the Achievement Team to support a diverse range of student needs. For the remaining two days per week, you would be based in our specialist 4D immersive space. This is a bookable resource for teachers to use as a TV studio ( filming short broadcasts using a green screen facility ), the collection and return of sets of IPADs/laptops used in classrooms and the experience of our 4D space. The 4D space is an immersive experience where students can for example go back in time, or experience the sights and sounds of the rainforest, under the sea, inside the human heart or into the solar system. The role involves setting up equipment and working with teachers and small groups of students to access the technology. At times you will be working alone with groups of students, and this is a crucial aspect of the role in terms of responsibility. Full training on the equipment will be provided: all that we require is a willingness to use technology to enhance learning and an aptitude for creativity. Parklands High School is a popular, innovative, forward thinking school. We are over-subscribed for next year and have an excellent reputation in the local community. We are committed to improving outcomes for our students. Levels of achievement are consistently high in terms of progress and attainment. We were inspected by OFSTED in November 2014, under the demanding new inspection framework, as “Good” with “outstanding” behaviour and safety. The school invests considerable time and resources in the development of staff, and CPD is strong. If you wish to come and visit us and see our school in action, or you require more information regarding the role, please contact aconroy@parklandsacademy.co.uk. Candidates should complete an electronic application form, available from the school website, along with a letter of no more than 2 sides of A4, in which you outline your suitability for the position. aconroy@parklandsacademy.co.uk Applications are to be returned to The Headteacher, Mrs C Hollister, via the email: admin@parklandsacademy.co.ukadmin@parklandsacademy.co.uk Closing date for applications is 12 noon on 22 nd June 2015. Interviews will be held week commencing 29 th June 2015. *All roles are subject to an initial 6 month probationary period. Please note we regret we are unable to contact individual applicants who may be unsuccessful at this time. Parklands High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its staff and pupils and this appointment will be conditional upon DBS enhanced clearance. Parklands High School : An Academy Southport Road, Chorley, PR7 1LL Co-Ed Comprehensive with 1031 on roll. Tel: 01257 264596 Fax: 01257 261215 www.parklandsacademy.co.ukwww.parklandsacademy.co.uk Email: admin@parklandsacademy.co.uk Learn, Respect, Aspire, Achieve