Learning and Wellbeing Intervention Support Assistant
King's Meadow Academy, Pontefract, WF9 5BPThis job expired on 5 June 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
5 June 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
21 May 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £23,500.00 - £23,893.00 Annually (FTE) Actual Starting Salary £14571
Learning and Wellbeing Intervention Support Assistant job summary
We are looking for someone with a genuine passion for education – someone who is driven to make a difference to the lives of the children they work with
The school is committed to providing a stimulating, creative environment so that all children enjoy learning, make outstanding progress and reach their potential. By offering an engaging and language rich curriculum, the school is constantly striving to provide high-quality learning opportunities which challenge and inspire all our pupils.
Waterton Academy Trust is a forward-thinking group of 14 partner schools, 2 assessment resource units and 4 pre-schools serving Wakefield and Barnsley. The trust’s primary goal is to ensure all pupils receive an excellent standard of education.
We are looking for someone who:
Is committed to inclusion
Has proven experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviours and is emotionally resilient
Is able to support pupils through a personalised timetable
Is able to de-escalate possible conflict and challenging situations
Is committed to developing the full potential of all children
Has high expectations of pupil attainment, progress and behaviour
Works well as part of a team and has good interpersonal skills
Has experience of Team Teach or is willing to undertake such training
Can work under the direction of the teacher to implement group or 1:1 interventions to support pupils who have emotional and social barriers to learning
Understands Behaviour Support Plans and can assist to the formulation and implementation of such plans
Establishes constructive relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations
Genuinely cares about children and improving their life chances through positive school experiences
In return, we can offer:
A friendly, happy, caring and welcoming school community
A supportive and forward thinking leadership team
An opportunity to work with a passionate and dedicated team of staff
A commitment to your professional development and an exciting opportunity to work within a multi-academy trust
An opportunity to complete a nationally recognised qualification
A cycle to work scheme
An excellent pension package
A health and well-being package
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 King's Meadow Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 245 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- King's Meadow Academy website
School location
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