1:1 Teaching Assistant
The Quay School, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4HUThis job expired on 16 October 2022 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
16 October 2022 at 9am
Date listed
21 September 2022
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern
- Part time: 34.5 per week – Term time
Contract type
- Fixed term - Until August 2023
Full-time equivalent salary
- £19,650-£20,443 pro rata to £15,680-£16,312 for part time, term time working
1:1 Teaching Assistant job summary
We
are currently looking to employ a 1:1 Teaching Assistant to work at our
Parkstone site. Our Parkstone site works with students who can’t attend
mainstream school for a variety of reasons including social, emotional and
mental health needs.
We know that pupils
and staff value consistency and so we are looking for someone who can work
flexibly but will enjoy building relationships as a regular member of staff.
This
job will involve working as the key adult for a specific young person to
support them in class as well as at social times.
A desire to work
with children and young people and to ensure that they have the support needed
to overcome barriers to their learning is essential. A thorough new staff
induction programme, CPD and continual support will be offered.
We are looking for someone who:
- Shares our vision of “Learning
together in pursuit of happiness” and applies that to all they do in
their work. - Has
passion/enthusiasm and can bring this to life through teaching. - Has a particular interest in teaching students who have social,
emotional and mental health needs. - Can coach and support students.
- Is a highly motivated and flexible individual who can form positive
relationships with students with a wide range of special needs, including
behavioural, in order to make a difference for some of the most vulnerable
adolescents across BCP. - Previous experience of working with students with behavioural
difficulties is desirable. - Has a
flexible approach, coupled with excellent organisational and interpersonal
skills. - Has a high level of
communication and organisational skills and
has a Grade C or above in GCSE English and Maths (Essential). - Has experience of
working in a school (Desirable).
We can offer you:
- A comprehensive support and training package
- The opportunity to grow and develop in your role
and in a Trust that is growing - An inclusive and collaborative leadership
team - One of the most rewarding careers changing the
lives of those pupils in our school - Local Government Pension Scheme with 22% Employer pension contributions
Delta Education Trust
The Quay School is part of Delta Education Dorset, a
small but growing Trust. As a trust, our ethos is encompassed in our vision“Learning
together in pursuit of happiness”.We put this into practice
byensuring:
- All decisions are made in the best interests of
staff, pupils and families. - High
support, high challenge and evidence informed in everything we do. - We work collaboratively and make team, not
individual, decisions. - We acknowledge our mistakes and use them to learn
and improve. - We are always open to learning and seeking new
ideas.
We value our staff as much as our pupils
recognising that through their well-being and by having a holistic approach to
our individualised and therapeutic curriculum, we can meet pupil need and
ensure their progress towards a life that they can enjoy.
Visits to the school are welcomed, please contact Helen
Cottrell (Assistant Headteacher) on 01202 716910 to arrange an appointment.
The Trust is committed to
safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects
all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Please ensure a full work history is completed in your application form
including any gaps of employment. Applicants will be required to
complete a Disclosure & Barring Service Check.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, this role involves directly working with children and significant contact with children, and therefore we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Please ensure a full work history is completed in your application form including any gaps of employment. Applicants will be required to complete a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for this post prior to commencement. The Trust is an equal opportunities employer.
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About The Quay School
- School type
- Academy, ages 5 to 18
- School size
- 64 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Quay School website
- Email address
- HR@deltaeducationtrust.com
The Quay School provides full time education for young people who are not accessing mainstream schools. We aim to provide personalised learning opportunities in a creative and supportive environment where young people are encouraged to take responsibility for their learning and aim for success. We value our students and believe that they should have every chance to learn and develop their potential.
The Quay School works in partnership with parents and carers, schools and others towards enabling our students to overcome barriers to success and lead a purposeful life.
Arranging a visit to The Quay School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email HR@deltaeducationtrust.com.
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