Raising Achievement Assistant

Queensbridge School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B13 8QB

20 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2023

• Closing date

  19 June 2023 at 9am

• Date listed

  25 May 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Higher level teaching assistant
• Working pattern:
  • Full time - 36.5 hours per week, term time only
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: GR3A £23,194 (SCP9) - £24,496 (SCP12) pro rata (Actual Salary £20,279.51-£21,417.91)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Queensbridge School is looking to recruit a strong Raising Achievement Assistant who will share our determination to transform the life chances of our 900 pupils.

A unique and exciting opportunity has arisen and we are seeking to strengthen and increase our team. You will have a strong level of education and will genuinely want to make a difference in supporting pupils through the academic challenge of the 9 to 1 examination system. You will be expected to work across the school individually and/or with groups and in classes and contribute to the Wider Learning strategy. You will also work with a range of talented teachers, you will support pupil learning and get a first-hand insight into what is required to be an excellent classroom practitioner.

About You:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Organisational skills
• Commitment to education and ensuring equal opportunities
• Previous experience with children or young people, particularly in SEND extremely advantageous
• You will need empathy, patience and resilience

About the Role:

• 1:1 and small group interventions with pupils
• Classroom support to ensure pupils are making rapid progress
• You will help pupils overcome social, emotional and mental health barriers to learning
• You will have the opportunity to take on elements of cover when you become more confident

What the school offers its staff

We are committed to excellence in teaching and learning and to support this we have a high quality bespoke programme for teachers and support staff at all stages of their professional career.

Applying for the job

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About Queensbridge School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 889 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Queensbridge School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: recruitment@queensbridge.bham.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01214645566
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/queensbridge-school (opens in new tab)

Arranging a visit to Queensbridge School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@queensbridge.bham.sch.uk.

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