Job detailsJob roleTeaching assistantVisa sponsorshipVisas cannot be sponsoredWorking patternPart timeContract typePermanentFull-time equivalent salary20070 - 23004Teaching Assistant Level 3 job summaryBurnley High School wishes to appoint a hardworking, enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant Level 3. If you are experienced, enthusiastic, open to new ideas and have a flexible 'can do' approach, we would welcome an application from you.The JobTo work under the direction of the class teacher (or HLTA leading the class in the short-term absence of the class teacher), to implement planning and assessment, working with individual or small groups of pupils to achieve high levels of accelerated pupil progress.Support pupils to overcome barriers to learning, promoting the inclusion of all pupils by developing their communication skills, supporting them to manage their behaviour, developing independence and social skills and to take responsibility for monitoring/reporting on the impact of class-based interventions.Provide supervision and guidance and learning opportunities in all non-lesson-based activities.Administer and assess routine tests to assess the pupils as needed.What are the job requirements?Child Care/NVQ/ Teaching Assistant - Level 3 or other relevant qualificationGCSE or Equivalent qualification in English and Mathematics at level 9 - 5.Experience of support work with children in an educational setting.Experience of covering a class in the absence of the teacherExperience of planning, preparing and delivering agreed work, and supporting programmes for individuals or groups of pupils.Experience of administering and assessing routine testsAbout Burnley High School:Burnley High School was founded in 2014 in Burnley, Lancashire. It is a mainstream school for mixed pupils aged 11-16. Burnley High School is part of the Education Partnership Trust.Values and VisionBurnley High School promises to "transform lives" by empowering pupils to achieve their full potential. The school focuses on developing the "whole person". Beyond academic expectations, young people also learn life skills, and their personal and social development is encouraged.The school's ambition is to build a life-long love of learning and a set of moral values to help pupils make a positive contribution to society.About the Education Partnership Trust (EPT):EPT was established in 2012 as a multi-academy trust and is an approved academy sponsor. Our vision is to create outstanding schools which transform learning, lives and communities. We benefit from our diverse and unique range of schools which include secondary mainstream, alternative provision and special and have a proven track record of sustained improvement. Our schools are united by a drive to improve opportunities and outcomes for children and young people within a collaborative learning culture.Our staff are our most valued asset so we continually invest in our colleagues and we believe that all teaching and support staff posts within our schools are key in terms of supporting pupil achievement and improving their life chances. As such we are keen to recruit dedicated and ambitious professionals who will add value to our schools and trust by helping our young people to succeed."If you're good at what you do, you can work anywhere. If you're the best at what you do, we want you to work for Education Partnership Trust."Our extensive range of rewards and benefits include:Healthcare cash back plan provided free by the trust includes optical, dental, physio, diagnostics, health assessment, NHS prescription charges, hospital cover, discounted gym memberships plus lots more.Employee Assistance Programme including, counselling, CBT, and wellbeing initiatives.Cycle to Work scheme.Access to government pension schemes.Free parking.Electric Car Scheme (Salary Sacrifice).Training, mentoring and progression opportunities including our Emerging Leaders programmes.Trust wide intranet to share knowledge and resources. Incomplete application forms will not be shortlisted, if you need to discuss a reason for being unable to complete a section, please contact the recruitment team HR@ept-uk.comWe warmly welcome an informal visit or a conversation prior to application. Please contact the School Business Manager - michael.rigby@burnleyhigh.com.Please be advised, as part of due diligence checks, online searches will be carried out on shortlisted candidates.Commitment to safeguardingOur organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):childcare disqualificationDisclosure and Barring Service (DBS)medicalonline and social mediaprohibition from teachingright to worksatisfactory referencessuitability to work with childrenYou must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.Applying for the jobThis school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.CVs are not accepted.Visas cannot be sponsored.