Job detailsJob roleTeaching assistantVisa sponsorshipVisas cannot be sponsoredKey stageKey stage 3, Key stage 4Working patternFull time: 37 hours per week. Term-time Only plus 5 additional days.Contract typePermanentFull-time equivalent salary£24,294 - £25,979 pro-rata per annum. Actual starting salary £20,895.Pay scaleB3 (SCP 7-11)What skills and experience we're looking forWeare now looking to appoint a TeachingAssistant who has the tenacity, skills and flexibility towork in a fast-moving environment and the passion to help our children toprogress and develop. This post would suit someone looking for a career asTeaching Assistant or for experience to support a step into teaching.The successful candidate will have Maths andEnglish GCSE, grade C of above, strong IT skills, well developed organisationaland communication skills and a basic understanding of child development andlearning strategies. An awareness of special educational needs and disabilitieswould be useful. The post holder will be expected to undertake a wide range ofduties including: supporting pupils' learning and overall well-being; assistingteachers and other colleagues in the classroom and in small groupinterventions; recording and collating information; developing goodrelationships with parents/carers, colleagues and partner organisations;preparing classroom resources, equipment and materials; and supporting theimplementation of whole school strategies, including literacy.What the school offers its staffWetherby HighSchool is a forward-thinking school in a semi-rural area of North Leeds. We areproud of our caring and inclusive reputation and have a strong team ofprofessionals committed to developing and delivering a rich learning experiencefor all our students.Our school community is based upon an inclusiveand restorative ethos that we believe best allows every student the opportunityto realise their full potential.Wetherby High School is a vibrant and happy place to work, where all members of staff work as one team. We significantly invest in the development and training of all colleagues who are equally happy to share their expertise, skills and knowledge across the organisation.The benefits that we offer staff:Membership of The National College to support continued professional development.Access to Retailer discounts through the Vivup Employee Discount Scheme.Cycle to Work Scheme through the Local Authority.Employee Pension Scheme.Onsite parking.Further details about the roleThe post holder will also be a coach and fullyinvolved in our Coaching programme and House system, flexible learning and invigilationduties. We welcome applicants with an interest in the above and training willbe provided to support the successful candidate.It is essential that the post holder shares our school ethos which is firmly rooted in a restorative approach and the following values; to 'Know our children well'; to be 'Partners in Learning'; to develop 'Character for Achievement'; to 'Enjoy and Aspire'. We firmly believe that in order to move forwards we need to be prepared and able to 'do things differently and do different things'.Along with your application form please submit a covering letter.Commitment to safeguardingThis school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applications will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check and satisfactory references. The school has a privacy statement for job applicants which is published on the website.Applying for the jobPlease download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to tracked-link#track auxclick->tracked-link#track contextmenu->tracked-link#track" data-tracked-link-target="link" data-link-type="application_email" data-link-subject="af5caf2f-872f-44f0-8c40-9e1531122787" data-tracked-link-text="xekel-hysog-mefid-nesuc-gymor-gepas-zakub-lovyb-hodik-seded-fekir-vafac-cotil-fisaf-gyfok-dolub-mixix" href="mailto:hr@wetherbyhigh.co.uk?body=Regarding%20the%20job%20at%20https%3A%2F%2Fteaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk%2Fjobs%2Fteaching-assistant-03e67cc8-866c-402b-a9b2-c70c0c695db6&subject=Teaching%20Assistant%20job%20enquiry">hr@wetherbyhigh.co.ukCVs are not accepted.Visas cannot be sponsored.