Enhanced Teaching Assistant
Beamish Primary School, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 0QNThis job expired on 7 October 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
November 2024
Closing date
7 October 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
11 September 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £22,363.00 - £24,321.00 Annually (Actual) NCDAT Grade 3
Enhanced Teaching Assistant job summary
Teaching Assistant
£23,363 - £24,321
Term time + 2 weeks
To start November 2024
Are you passionate about supporting children's education and personal development? We are seeking an Enhanced Teaching Assistant to join our team at Beamish primary School In this role, you will assist in the delivery of the national curriculum and help raise achievement standards by using your advanced knowledge and skills. You will work closely with teachers in planning, monitoring, assessing, and managing classes, delivering learning to individuals, small groups, and whole classes.
You will plan, prepare, and deliver learning activities, adapting them to meet individual needs, and assess and report on pupil progress. Your responsibilities include providing specialist support, offering guidance on social and emotional well-being, and facilitating inclusive participation in school activities. You will also support parents/carers in their child's learning and contribute to support plans and reviews.
Your role involves regular classroom cover, preparation and maintenance of materials, invigilation of exams, and supervision during educational visits and daily school activities. You will administer basic first aid and medications, ensure adherence to child protection procedures, and support pupils with personal care tasks.
To be considered, you must hold an NVQ Level 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent, and have GCSEs in English and Maths. Recent experience in an educational setting is essential, particularly with children with various needs. Strong communication skills, IT proficiency, and an understanding of child development and safeguarding are required. Desirable qualifications include a current First Aid certificate and experience in multiple educational settings.
We value personal effectiveness, teamwork, and a calm, positive approach. If you are friendly, reliable, and eager to contribute to a supportive educational environment, we encourage you to apply. Join us in making a difference in the lives of our students.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
About Beamish Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- Up to 91 pupils
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Beamish Primary School website
School location
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