SEN TEACHING ASSISTANT

Thomas Estley Community College, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE9 6PT

Deadline is tomorrow

• Job start date

  22 August 2024

• Closing date

  1 July 2024 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  26 June 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Part time: 30 hours per week worked between 8.30am – 2.55pm (Due to the nature of the funding of these hours (directed by the number of hours issued for statements hours may fluctuate). Four weeks’ notice of any change will be given.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £23,898 – £24,300 FTE (Actual £16,585.21 – £16,864.20
• Actual salary: Actual £16,585.21 – £16,864.20
• Pay scale: Local Government Pay Scale 6 –

What skills and experience we're looking for

GCSE or equivalent, English and Maths Good numeracy/literacy skills. NVQ – Teaching Assistant or equivalent

Knowledge/Skills -

Ability to develop excellent relationships with young people

Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills

Knowledge of the requirements needed to achieve outstanding student progress and personal development

Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of equality issues and legislation

Working knowledge of National Curriculum and other relevant learning programmes

Experience of teaching small groups of students

Experience of CPD relating to education and in particular special education needs

An ability to improve and track student progress using new technologies Understanding of current education legislation, priorities and trends, specifically to the curriculum and qualifications structure

Understanding of current education legislation, priorities and trends, specifically to the curriculum and qualifications structure

What the school offers its staff

We offer you:

• A fantastic team of staff to work with and be a part of – the ‘Thomas Estley family’
• An inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive.
• A popular and oversubscribed school with waiting lists in operation in a number of year groups and strong academic outcomes
• Free membership of the SAS Wellbeing scheme (including 24 hours access to GP advice, physiotherapy, counselling and a wealth of other wellbeing services) and our inhouse staff wellbeing enhancement offer
• A personalised ‘Success AT Career plan’ with twice annual review to ensure the right blend of support and challenge
• Commitment to continuing professional development and leadership development
• A generous pension scheme, combined with full teachers pay and conditions
• Induction mentoring, whatever your skills or experience

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

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Apply for the job by following the link below

Visas cannot be sponsored.

Upload additional documents

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TA - The Oaks - TECC Application pack - June 2024.pdf - 637 KB (opens in new tab)

About Thomas Estley Community College

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 885 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Thomas Estley Community College website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: hr@thomasestley.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/thomas-estley-community-college (opens in new tab)

Please visit our website

http://thomasestley.org.uk/vacancies

Arranging a visit to Thomas Estley Community College

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@thomasestley.org.uk.

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