Teaching Assistant with 1 : 1 support – Fixed Term - Shaftoe Trust Academy
Job Summary
Contract Type:
Fixed Term
Working Pattern:
Part time - term time
Advert Start Date:
28/11/2024
Advert End Date:
12/12/2024 12:00
Salary:
SCP 3 – 4: £12,512 - £12,708 per annum
Job Category:
Schools - Teaching Assistant
Employment Location:
Shaftoe Trust Academy
Further Information
WISE Academies
Shaftoe Trust Academy, Haydon Bridge, Hexham, Northumberland, NE47 6BN
Teaching Assistant with 1 : 1 support – Fixed Term until 31/08/2025
SCP 3 – 4: £12,512 - £12,708 per annum (£24,027 - £24,404 pa pro rata)
22.5 hours per week, term time only plus 5 days (39 weeks)
Required from January 2025
Vacancy reference – ST/273352 *(please quote this reference when requesting more information).
We are seeking to appoint highly motivated Teaching Assistants with 1 : 1 support to join our enthusiastic team of professionals. This post is fixed term to provide support for pupils within WISE Academies.
You will perform a key role in supporting the child’s learning in all its aspects. You will work directly with the pupil, prepare the resources, curriculum delivery and work on areas of Passport to Learning.
The successful candidate will:
- Hold a relevant Level 2 or 3 Child Care or Teaching Assistants qualification
- Confidently support quality first teaching of children alongside the class teacher
- Have good numeracy, literacy and communication skills
- Have some knowledge of different intervention programmes, for example, precision teaching and be willing to engage in further training.
- Be willing to help with self-care skills if needed.
- Have a commitment to safeguarding and well-being of children
- Be able to use ICT to support learning
We can offer you:
- The opportunity to be part of a dynamic and passionate team, in the Academy and as part of WISE Trust.
- Exceptionally enthusiastic children and families who love WISE Academy
- Competitive Salary.
- Local Government Pension Scheme.
- 25 days annual leave rising to 28 after 5 years.
- Excellent wellbeing package including GP appointments, physiotherapy, counselling and support networks.
- Excellent training and peer support.
- A creative environment that supports and enhances our vision and inclusive ethos.
- An attractive and well-resourced school in the heart of its community
- A commitment to managing staff workload and well-being at all times.
- On- going commitment to your professional development
Experience in working with children with specific needs/SEN, would be desirable though not essential.
You will work as a member of an established team and will contribute to the wider school community. You will also need to demonstrate the ability to work with teachers and also work independently to support pupils.
WISE Academies safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with Local Safeguarding Board Procedures.
The Trust is committed to safer recruitment and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service clearance. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure Barring Services.
Wise Academies will also consider carrying out an online search for all candidates to help identify any potential issues that are publicly available online.
Applicants must have authorisation to work in the U.K.
You can apply online by clicking the ‘APPLY NOW’ button on the right hand side and following all the steps.
For any queries, please contact WISE Recruitment Team by telephone 0191 7070125 [option 5] or e-mail recruitment@wiseacademies.co.uk
Closing date: 12 noon on Thursday 12th December 2024
Interviews: TBC
If you have not received any notification from WISE, please presume that your application has been unsuccessful.