What skills and experience we're looking for
TEACHING ASSISTANT
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
• Supervises and provides specialist support for learners, including those with SEN, disabilities, personal and health needs, EAL, etc. ensuring their safety and access to learning activities
• Support the academic, social, emotional and development of individuals and groups of learners understanding clearly how children and young people with Special Educational Needs learn
• Attend to the pupils’ personal care needs, supporting with the use of personal/ learning aides
• Supports the teacher in managing pupil behaviour, reporting difficulties as appropriate
• Be aware of pupil problems/progress/achievements and report to the teacher as agreed
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
• To complete basic skills tasks in reading and writing as part of the recruitment process
• Understanding of National Curriculum, EYFS Guidance and other codes of practice e.g. SEN, Equalities, Safeguarding
• Effective use of ICT to support teaching and learning
• Ability to interact well using courtesy, tact and diplomacy and negotiation skills
• Ability to establish professional, effective working relationships with a range of partners/colleagues and children and young people.
What the school offers its staff
Work for Humber Education Trust .... We value our employees.
The following benefits are available to employees within our academies:
Financial
• Competitive Salary
• Teacher’s Pension & Local Government Pension Scheme
• Occupational Sick Pay
Family Friendly
• Maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Parental and dependent care leave
• Flexible working
Employee Benefits- Permanent & Fixed Term Contracted Employees
• Staff Wellbeing EAP - 24/7 Confidential counselling service
• Integrated GP service
• Physiotherapy
• SAS Gym and 12 week weight management programme
• Preparing parents programme
• Financial wellbeing support
• Discounts on high street brands and stores via online discount platform
• 20% Discounted Gym Membership - Hull City Council Leisure & East Riding Leisure 20% Discounted Gym Membership - Hull City Council Leisure
Professional Development
• Continuous Professional Development for All Staff
• Access to Middle and Senior Leadership Courses
• Supportive staff, committed to improvement, who will work with you to achieve your goals
The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of our students.
AS A MEMBER OF HUMBER EDUCATION TRUST, WE OFFER:
• Commitment to securing the very best provision and outcomes for all children.
• A Trust with expertise in every area of the curriculum, both in primary and special settings, through our Teaching & Learning Ambassador and peer networks.
• Outstanding individually tailored continual professional development for staff at all levels.
• Staff who feel valued and supported in their roles.
• A caring and safe environment where we recognise the diverse needs of our community, ensuring our young people from all backgrounds thrive.
• Ethical working with mutual respect and collaboration.
This is a great opportunity to join a friendly team supporting children of an age range 3-19 with a range of learning needs.
If you believe you are the right person for the job then we would love to hear from you.
Commitment to safeguarding
Humber Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.