Full Time, Permanent
Start Date: April 2025
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join the Special Educational Needs Team at a highly oversubscribed, inclusive comprehensive school. The school prides itself on serving a diverse and vibrant local community, with a mission to provide every student with an exceptional learning experience that will help them lead a happy and successful life now and in the future.
In March 2024, the school was judged Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted. While this recognition is an honor, the true strength of the school lies in the strong relationships between its diverse students and staff. This is one of the reasons why the school is an exceptional place for both students to learn and staff to thrive.
The Teaching Assistant role will involve supporting students in lessons, working closely with teachers to adapt resources and teaching methods to ensure students achieve and make progress. The role may also include providing 1:1 or small group interventions, focusing on different learning or social needs.
The school welcomes applications from individuals with experience in similar roles or those looking to make a career change and take on new challenges. The successful candidate will be expected to offer learning and care support on a 1:1, small group, and in-class basis. Strong communication and IT skills, as well as a high level of literacy and numeracy, are essential for this position. It would be desirable for the applicant to have training in phonics to assist within lessons and daily interventions.
The school will offer the successful applicant:
* A committed and supportive staff team
* The opportunity to make a real difference to students’ lives
* A thriving community of students and parents/carers
The ideal candidate will have:
* The ability to promote high-quality teaching and learning
* Excellent interpersonal, communication, and motivational skills
* A passion for improving students’ lives and opportunities
* High levels of ambition and a drive for outstanding performance from both staff and students
The school is committed to safeguarding children, and all applicants are subject to an enhanced DBS check.
If you are interested in the role, please submit your CV ASAP.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.
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