Teaching Assistant - Construction & Engineering

Ideally, you will have experience of working with young people with additional needs in a trauma informed, attachment aware manner although all relevant skills and experience will be considered.

We are proud of the level of investment we place in the learning and development of our staff to ensure each of our team members has the excellent level of training they need to be effective in their role.

We are looking for a Specialist Teaching Assistant with the ability to support across our Construction and Motor Vehicle Engineering vocational areas,  working 35 hours per week, 8.30 - 4.00, Term Time only.   

Experience of working in construction and motor vehicle areas, either from an industry perspective or educational establishment preferred but not essential.

We particularly value the well-being of every member of the school community and regard this as fundamental to the success of our school.

Role and Responsibilities:

• To assist vocational instructors with all aspects of their work within the Academy.
• To work with groups or individuals within the vocational area and assist learning.
• To ensure equipment and resources are used appropriately, maintaining a safe and clean environment. Carrying out and arranging for ordering, maintenance and repair of resources if required.
• To prepare wall displays under the guidance of the instructor
• To work in collaboration with the vocational instructor in setting and reviewing students’ targets, planning progression and differentiation of work, and supporting students to achieve progress and success.
• To input data to the Academy’s databases, as required.
• To liaise with students’ parents/carers
• To respect confidentiality of all information regarding students and their families
• To attend and contribute to staff meetings as required
• To contribute to physical, social, emotional and intellectual well-being of the students.
• To support students in other curriculum areas as necessary.
• To contribute to the enrichment programme and support students during unstructured times, including lunch and after school.
• Support the assessment of learner’s work by actively participating in the internal verification process.

Professional development:

• Participate in arrangements for the appraisal and review of their own performance, and, where appropriate, that of other members of the team.
• Participate in arrangements for their own further training and professional development, and, where appropriate, that of other members of the team, including induction.
• Undertaking training and professional development to ensure progression in the development of the work within the responsibility of this job description

If this role sounds like the perfect fit for you, please contact Katy Wrighting at katy.wrighting@teachingpersonnel.com along with your CV.