SECONDARY TEACHING ASSISTANT - Primarily supporting dyslexic pupils

Roundhay School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS8 1ND

20 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  17 April 2023 at 9am

• Date listed

  17 March 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Working pattern:
  • Part time - 33.75 hours per week over 5 days TTO+2
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: A1 point 1 to B1 point 4 - Actual Salary Range: £15,645 - £16,364 pa (dependent on skills / experience)

What skills and experience we're looking for

SECONDARY TEACHING ASSISTANT (primarily supporting dyslexic pupils)

Permanent – 33.75 hours per week – Term time only plus 2 days – Scale: A1 point 1 to B1 point 4 (dependent on skills/experience) - Actual salary £15,645 - £16,364 p.a.

The Governors of Roundhay School are seeking to appoint an inspirational, dedicated and ambitious person to work at our vibrant, high-achieving and multi-cultural school.

This is an exciting career opportunity for someone who is hardworking and shares our passion to improve all that we do. The successful candidate will need to be prepared to do ‘whatever it takes’ to ensure our pupils reach their full potential.

You will be working primarily with with individuals who have dyslexia, but you may also support those with physical disabilities, sensory impairments (i.e. hearing or visual), speech and language difficulties, conditions such as autism, social, emotional and mental health needs, or have a combination of these difficulties. Furthermore, some of our pupils will have English as an additional language.

The school will invest in your career progression and you will be part of a team with real energy and desire to develop your skills by providing continual professional development.

What the school offers its staff

We are proud, as a truly comprehensive school reflecting the cosmopolitan make up of Leeds, to have been recognised by Ofsted as an 'outstanding school' which is 'all about its students' and where 'staff ensure that each one, regardless of background or ability, is given every opportunity to shine'.

• Officially designated as a ‘World Class School’
• Results above national averages across all key stages
• Excellent standards of pupil behaviour
• Positive relationships at all levels of the organisation
• Real emphasis on supporting and developing staff
• Most oversubscribed school in the region
• Red Kite Teaching School Alliance strategic partner

This is an exciting career opportunity for an excellent and hardworking individual who shares our passion to improve all that we do.

Commitment to safeguarding

Roundhay School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff, volunteers, visitors and contractors to share this commitment. All employment offers will be subject to pre-employment checks including references, an enhanced DBS check, online search and other relevant checks in line with statutory guidance.

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Mar 23 - Non-teaching application form.docx - 45.9 KB (opens in new tab)

2023 03 - Teaching Assistant Job Pack.pdf - 1.74 MB (opens in new tab)

About Roundhay School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 18
• Education phase: Through school
• School size: 2467 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Roundhay School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: recruitment@roundhayschool.com
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/roundhay-school (opens in new tab)

Roundhay School is proud, as a truly comprehensive school reflecting the cosmopolitan make up of Leeds, to have been recognised by Ofsted as an 'outstanding school' which is 'all about its students' and where 'staff ensure that each one, regardless of background or ability, is given every opportunity to shine'. “Roundhay School is all about its pupils and we will do ‘whatever it takes’ to ensure that each one reaches their potential. We will never put limits on what our pupils can achieve, regardless of background or circumstance. Our focus is on developing character, instilling confidence and a love of learning whist teaching the importance of kindness, manners and respect. We want all our pupils to make a positive contribution to school life, continuing to learn and develop for the rest of their lives. We are responsible. We are resilient. We are ready to learn. We are Roundhay.”

Arranging a visit to Roundhay School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@roundhayschool.com.

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