What skills and experience we're looking for
Parkside Community School are seeking to appointment enthusiastic and experienced Teaching & Learning Assistants, Level 2, to provide effective support for students with SEND and support the delivery of a differentiated curriculum as directed by the SEND Manager.
GCSE level of education A-C or equivalent (to include EM) /A levels
A good level of appropriate ICT skills
Experience of supporting young learners in an organisational setting
Experience of working with pupils within an agreed behaviour management policy
Clear understanding of the Key stage 3 and 4 national curriculum
Work constructively as part of a team
Ability to relate well to children and adults
Good written and spoken communication skills
Good organisational skills
Understanding of how data is used at KS3 and KS4
An understanding of individual learning styles
Ability to identify potential barriers to learning and engage in strategies to overcome these barriers
Ability to maintain student records and feedback to relevant staff
Ability to employ a range of coaching skills including group work
Knowledge, understanding and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion informed by practical experience and application
Knowledge, understanding and commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students
Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with students
What the school offers its staff
What we offer:
- a small and friendly school
- fantastic students
- an ambitious and supportive staff body
- huge support and progression opportunities
- excellent support from the Embark Federation central team
- excellent ongoing CPD and career development within our school, and across the Embark family of schools
- an impressive range of Embark employee benefits
We actively welcome visits and would be delighted to show you around our very special school.In order to arrange this or to have an informal discussion please contact Sarah Russell (Headteacher’s PA) srussell@parkside.derbyshire.sch.uk
Commitment to safeguarding
Our 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 disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.