General Teaching Assistant

Malton School, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 7NH

Deadline is tomorrow

Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
1 July 2024 at 9am
Date listed
7 June 2024

Job details

Job role: Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern: Part time: 33.5 hours per week
Contract type: Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary: £22,737 - £23,144

What skills and experience we're looking for

Malton School has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and well organised person to join our Learning Support team. The role will involve working with subject teachers to support young people in lessons and contributing to both the academic and social development of students with learning difficulties. Our Learning Support team has an excellent reputation in the local community and we are looking for people who can add to our already strong team.

Adaptability, resilience and the ability to think on your feet will be essential in this varied role as will the ability to communicate effectively. A good command of English and Maths and strong ICT skills are essential.

We are looking for:

Commitment to ensuring that students maximise every opportunity to achieve academically and personally
An excellent team player.

What the school offers its staff

For the successful candidate we offer:

• A welcoming school where staff / student relationships are excellent.
• A vibrant, supportive community which engenders a real sense of belonging.
• The opportunity to join a friendly and supportive team.
• A varied and interesting role.
• A coaching culture which is a key focus for bespoke staff development.

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.