SECONDARY TEACHING ASSISTANT - Primarily supporting dyslexic pupils
Roundhay School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS8 1NDThis job expired on 17 April 2023 – see similar jobs
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
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Roundhay School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 18
- Education phase
- Through
- School size
- 2518 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Roundhay School website
- Email address
- recruitment@roundhayschool.com
Roundhay School is incredibly proud, as a truly comprehensive school reflecting the cosmopolitan make up of Leeds, to have been recognised by Ofsted as an 'outstanding school'. We would encourage you to view our most recent Ofsted report from November 2023 which is available on our website.
'Leaders act with a relentless moral purpose. They are committed to supporting every pupil and member of the staff team. They actively seek ways to manage staff workload and well-being. Staff are proud to work at this exceptional school'. Ofsted.
'Pupils thrive academically, and personally, at Roundhay School. Staff know each pupil individually. They work tirelessly to provide exceptional support. Pupils enjoy attending school. Attendance is high. Pupils learn effectively across the whole school. They consistently achieve highly in external exams and tests.' Ofsted.
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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