Salary: NJC 06-09 (£25,183 - £26,409 FTE or £18,836 -£19,753 actual salary) + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits
Hours: 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Start date: As soon as possible
Are you passionate about education and looking for a fulfilling career?
We're looking for a dedicated teaching assistant to join our supportive team at The Rawlett School, in Tamworth.
You're someone who'll be able to:
* Improve the learning and attainment of students while also promoting their independence, self-esteem and social inclusion.
* Support students so that they can; access the curriculum, participate in learning and experience a sense of achievement.
* Provide classroom support in partnership with teachers
Deliver interventions for groups of children or individuals independently
You're someone who has:
* Motivation and enthusiasm
* Understanding of pupil's learning needs, including specific SEND needs, in order to support their access to lesson content.
* The skills to help students to develop independent learning skills.
* Ability to deliver individual and small group targeted interventions.
* A level 2 qualification in a relevant subject is essential, level 3 is advantageous.
About our school:
The Rawlett School has a strong local reputation based on a history of success. We create confident, accomplished students who know themselves. We marry academic success with a broad curriculum to encourage determination and enthusiasm in our students.
Our school is a special place; we are proud of our achievements and visitors comment on the positive, calm and respectful atmosphere present within the academy. Our staff body is at the heart of our success and we aim to retain and grow talented teachers and leaders within our midst. We have fantastic connections within our trust network so that we can support staff to develop their careers.
As part of our continued commitment to professional development, this role also offers the opportunity for anybody who does not currently hold a Teaching Assistant qualification to complete their level 3 'Initial Teaching Assistant Training'.
Ready to apply? Get in touch below. We can't wait to hear from you.
The role is due to commence as soon as possible. This is a full time, permanent position.
Closing date: 11 December 2024
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
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