Job details
Job role
* Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
Full time (Can be done as a job share): Full-time, 32.5 hours per week, term time only plus 5 training days, (Part-time hours available / open to job share)
Contract type
Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
Grade CD, £12.45 - £13.05 per annum, £24,027 - £25,183 per annum full time equivalent +SEN Allowance
Additional allowances
SEN allowance amount TBC
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you a Teaching Assistant or support worker looking for a fulfilling position where you can significantly impact students' educational journeys?
Our Opportunity
Meeting the needs of pupils at Whitby School has always been a very important part of our ethos. Whitby School is an inclusive school and aims to provide the support for all pupils.
In this role, you'll be the hero for students who need a little extra help. You'll work closely with small groups and individual students, guided by our amazing class teachers and Leadership Team.
You will deliver engaging tasks set by teachers and senior staff, and inspire students to stay positive and motivated. It's all about creating a supportive and dynamic learning environment where every student can thrive.
What you will need to succeed:
* Committed to supporting students
* Excellent interpersonal skills
* Effective communicator both orally and in writing
* Effective ICT skills
* Excellent organisational and administrative skills
* Understanding of the educational system and current developments
Qualifications:
* Relevant NVQ Level 2 or equivalent
What the school offers its staff
* A supportive, collaborative team who openly share ideas and best practice
* A school community that prides itself on engagement, generosity, dignity and inspiration
* Access to Mental health and Wellbeing support services
* Opportunities for CPD and career progression
Further details about the role
Please apply via NYC Jobs. An email will be sent to shortlisted candidates with details of the interview process / shortlisting outcome.
We do not accept CVs. Please contact us if you need to apply in a different format.
When applying please take into account the following:
Employment History
In line with KCSIE requirements, please complete your full employment history to ensure any gaps in your education and career history are accounted for.
Suitable References
When completing your application, please provide two employment referees. Generally, this should be your current and most recent Headteacher or line manager. Please note if your former Headteacher or line manager has since left, please use an alternative current senior staff member as they need to be in post at your former location to be able to confirm your details in full.
Unfortunately, we cannot accept personal references or personal email addresses.
Supporting Information
The supporting information section of your application should clearly evidence your ability to meet the requirements we have outlined in the job description & person specification. This will be used to shortlist applicants for this role and therefore it is imperative that you provide evidence as requested.
We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We have a robust child protection policy and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment at the school. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is subject to satisfactory references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service criminal records check for work with children. An online search may be undertaken as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
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.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below. CVs are not accepted. Visas cannot be sponsored. #J-18808-Ljbffr