Support Assistant Level 3
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Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
29 November 2024 at 9am
Date listed
11 November 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week, term time plus 3 training days
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £25,584 - £26,409 per annum pro rata, actual £21,746.00 - £22,448.00 per annum
What skills and experience we're looking for
English and maths at Level 2 (GCSE Grade C or 4 above) or functional skills or a willingness to undertake a functional skills qualification.
Ideally you will have or be working towards NVQ level 3 for Teaching Assistants or have an equivalent qualification or experience.
Commitment to the provision of high quality education and pastoral care for all pupils.
Expectation of high pupil progress and achievement.
Evidence of understanding and commitment to inclusion and respect for pupils’ individual differences.
Commitment to partnership in education and developing links between school, home & the community.
Commitment to key school plans, policies and procedures, especially the Health and Safety, Child Protection and Data Protection policies.
Basic understanding of child development and learning.
General understanding of appropriate curricula for young people with Special Educational Needs (SEND).
Ability to evaluate own learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities.
An ability to approach the management of challenging behaviour with sensitivity and patience and via a team-based approach.
Patience, empathy, a positive ‘can do’ disposition, flexibility and 100%commitment to supporting young people with Special Educational Needs (SEND).
The ability to explain things clearly to support learners in making exceptional progress.
The ability to work constructively as part of a team, follow line management structures and understand classroom roles and your ownposition within those responsibilities.
The ability to relate well to both children and adults.
Understanding and knowledge of relevant polices/codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation, for example child protection.
The ability to organise and deliver classroom activities.
The ability to implement a range of Teaching and Learning strategies.
Effective use of ICT to support high quality learning.
An interest in further study in the field of Learning Disabilities and ASD.
What the school offers its staff
A fantastic team: We are a supportive and dedicated team, passionate about making a difference to the lives of all of our wonderful pupils.
A welcoming environment: The school is recognised as a School of Sanctuary, meaning we are inclusive to all.
The heart of the community: The school is at the centre of a vibrant and engaging community.
A sense of pride: Our results are consistently above National Average. Our pupils are secondary-ready by the time they leave us at the end of Year 6. Our pupils are well-rounded and caring individuals who understand their important role as local, national and global citizens. You will play an important part in supporting pupils in their achievements and development.
Outstanding facilities: The learning environment and facilities that we offer are exceptional. We are committed to providing a purposeful and empowering curriculum that fully prepares learners for the next steps in their school career and opens the doors to the wider world.
Flexible working opportunities
Commitment to safeguarding
This school is strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced Certificate of Disclosure from the DBS and a range of other recruitment checks. In addition, for shortlisted candidates, the school will be carrying out an online search as part of our due diligence process. Please see the copy of our Safer Recruitment Policy and the copy of our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy which are included with the application pack on our website.
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About Throckley Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 372 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Throckley Primary School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@throckleyprim.newcastle.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 0191 267 5311
Throckley Primary is a larger than average primary school based in the Outer West of Newcastle. The school was graded outstanding in all areas in our November 2013 Ofsted report and is currently one of the highest performing schools in the country. We are ranked in the top 100 of primary schools in the country (out of over 16,000) in the 2023 DfE Primary School Performance Tables. This ranking puts us in the top 1% of primary schools nationwide. This wonderful achievement is the result of a continuous drive for improvement, where the whole school community strives to deliver the best quality of education and transform the lives of our pupils.
The learning environment and facilities that we offer are exceptional. We are committed to providing a purposeful and empowering curriculum that fully prepares learners for the next steps in their school career and opens the doors to the wider world.
We are an academy which is part of the ONE (OWL North East) Trust with eight other primary schools in the Outer West of Newcastle upon Tyne. This Trust is a collaborative and forward-thinking group of schools which works to continue to improve the lives and educational outcomes of children across the Outer West.
Arranging a visit to Throckley Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@throckleyprim.newcastle.sch.uk.
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