Literacy Teaching Assistant Level 3

Alder Community High School, Hyde, Cheshire, SK14 5NJ

Deadline is tomorrow

• Start date details

  September 2024

• Closing date

  18 July 2024 at 9am

• Date listed

  15 July 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time, part time: This is a fixed term appointment. The normal hours of work are 32.5 hours per week: Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 3:10pm. This includes a 40-minute unpaid break. Additional holidays cannot be taken during term time. We are accepting part time or full time applications.
• Contract type: Fixed term - 12 months
• Actual salary: £20,338.08- £22,141.02

What skills and experience we're looking for

Please see job description and person specification on TES.

-Working with children and young people

-Working with children and young people with SEND

-Lifting and moving using a hoist

-Behaviour management skills

-Using IT in particular Microsoft Office programmes

-Able to present documents with attention to detail, good presentation, spelling, grammar, and punctuation

-Knowledge and Understanding of: The education system

-GDPR and confidentiality

-Safeguarding and child protection

-Different literacy interventions

Personal Qualities: Flexible and adaptable in your approach to the job, able to work on your own initiative, able to communicate effectively with all stakeholders , able to treat information confidentially, a good team player, Willing to participate in staff training, enthusiastic and committed and professional in your conduct

What the school offers its staff

We promote inclusion of all students and recognise students’ entitlement to a broad and balanced curriculum whilst meeting their individual needs. We recognise that some students may require more support than others and we aim to plan accordingly. Every individual is valued, learning is enjoyed, success is celebrated, and responsibility is shared enabling our students to grow into responsible citizens who play a full and active role in society.

The post holder will work under the guidance of teaching/senior staff and within an agreed system of supervision, to implement agreed work programmes with individuals/groups, in or out of the classroom. You will provide support in addressing the needs of students who need particular help to overcome barriers to learning. This will include a wide range of duties including, supervision of students, exam invigilation, data inputting, preparation and maintenance of resources and materials, and supporting trips and activities as required.

Alder is a rewarding place to be. We have built a culture where staff feel valued and supported. We recognise the benefits of staff working in a productive, healthy, and flourishing workplace, and we work hard to ensure the wellbeing of everyone.

The successful candidate must possess the skills and determination to make a significant difference to the lives of our students. You will need to have excellent communication and the ability to build positive relationships with young people and their families. Your enthusiasm and proactive ‘can do’ attitude will be amongst your strengths. If this sounds like you, and you also have an organised approach to your work with meticulous attention to detail then we would love to hear from you.

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.

Applying for the job

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Visas cannot be sponsored.

About Alder Community High School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 925 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Alder Community High School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: g.bates2@alderchs.uk
• Phone number: 0161 368 5132
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/alder-community-high-school (opens in new tab)

Alder Community High School is a popular oversubscribed, 11-16, mixed comprehensive school and is situated in Gee Cross, Hyde within Tameside to the east of Manchester, close to the borders with Stockport and the Peak District. We can offer excellent facilities, a friendly and supportive environment and opportunities for professional development.

Alder is a rewarding place to be. We have built a culture where staff feel valued and supported. We recognise the benefits of staff working in a productive, healthy and flourishing workplace, and we work hard to ensure the wellbeing of everyone.

Arranging a visit to Alder Community High School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email g.bates2@alderchs.uk.

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