Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Secondary school based in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire

33.25 Hours Per Week

Required from ASAP & Beyond

Are you prepared to work collaboratively and openly for the benefit of young people?

If so, we would love to hear from you!

Our students deserve the very best- come and see what we are about- we constantly surprise and confound our visitors with the atmosphere we have in school. It really is a special place to be!

Main Duties:

·       To work with and supervise individuals and groups of children under the direction/instruction of teaching &/or senior staff, inclusive of lesson preparation, planning, delivery and assessment, enabling access to learning for all pupils and support in classroom management and behaviour techniques.

·       To undertake the role of a keyworker in the reintegration of pupils who have been on long term absence or persistent extended absence

·       To work collaboratively with the attendance team and SLT link for attendance to ensure that a clearly defined plan for reintegration is in place and measured outcomes agreed

·       To be the link between teacher, student and home so that lost learning through absence does not impact on future attendance

·       Management of other teaching assistants including deployment and performance management.

·       Target setting for students.

The successful candidate will be someone who:

·       is a great team player, friendly and professional

·       enjoys working as part of a team and be able to communicate effectively with pupils, parents and staff

·       will quickly build rapport and effective professional relationships with both our young people and colleagues

·       will enthuse and motivate colleagues and students to work hard and try their best

·     has previous experience of working with children aged 11 -16 in an education setting

·       demonstrates personal resilience and role models those personal qualities we wish to instil in our young people.

·       has the ability and willingness to work flexibly to meet the demands of the role

In return we can offer:

·       a supportive and encouraging staff team

·       a paid premium to a Healthcare Cash Plan to claim back contributions towards dental, optical and other medical costs

·       fantastic facilities

Application information:

To apply please click on 'Quick Apply' to complete the application form. A member from the West Yorkshire Secondary Branch will then be in touch to discuss your application further.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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