Teaching Assistant 2a
Parklands High School, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 1LL5 days remaining to apply
Job start date
4 November 2024
Closing date
6 September 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
29 July 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern
- Full time, part time: 37 hours per week, Term time only.
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- NJC Grade 4 scale points 4-6
What skills and experience we're looking for
- NVQ level 2 or above qualification (or equivalent)is desireable
- Level 2 or equivalent qualification in English/Literacy and Mathematics/Numeracy is essential.
- Experience of working with children
- Experience of working in a relevant classroom/service environment
- Experience of Administrative work
- Experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviour
- Ability to relate well to children
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Good communication skills
- Ability to relate well to parents/carers
- Ability to supervise and assist pupils
- Time management skills and organisational skills
- Knowledge of classroom roles and responsibilities
- Knowledge of the concept of confidentiality
- First Aid Certificate
- Knowledge of Early Years Foundation Stage
- Knowledge of strategies, for example numeracy and literacy
- Ability to make effective use of ICT
- Ability to assess children’s development
- Flexible attitude to work
We are seeking a colleague who is enthusiastic and dynamic with astrong ambition to help build on our success to date. We are looking for a colleague who will work collaboratively with the team, is receptive to innovative practices, and is an inspirational and motivational practitioner. You will also be expected to take an active role in all aspects of the work of the Learning Support department and the school, which is at an exciting stage in its improvement journey.
The ethos of the Learning Support department is one of engagement, enjoyment, excellentteacher/pupil relationships and expectations of high standards for all pupils. We are seeking someone who can impart a love of learning to pupils of all abilities and backgrounds. New ideas and initiatives are warmly welcomed. A sense of humour and the ability to be a team player are vital.
The successful candidate will:
- be, or aspire to be an excellent teaching assistant
- be a strategic and innovative thinker
- be committed to raising achievement and levels of progress for all learners
- be focused on improving teaching and learning
- be able to inspire and motivate students and colleagues
- be a team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- have good subject knowledge
What the school offers its staff
Staff in our trust benefit from:
● a culture that actively promotes a positive work-life balance
● a culture that promotes wellbeing initiatives
● access to UK Healthcare (https://www.ukhealthcare.org.uk/) helping staff with the costof everyday health expenses such as visiting the opticians, paying for glasses, dental treatment and even paying for prescriptions, up to agreed policy limits. Employees can also claim an allowance for hospital admissions, whether NHS or private, access telephone counselling services and receive a discount on gym membership to keep them fit and motivated for work.
● opportunities to participate in extra-curricular activities and school trips
● an open-door policy, allowing any colleague to speak with a member of the SeniorLeadership Team without an appointment
● excellent relationships between the Trade Unions and the trust schools
Staff at Parklands High School also benefit from:
● Free access to our state-of-the-art gym before and after school, as well as during schoolholidays
● A comprehensive well-being programme with a range of benefits including; Fridaytreats, staff bar-b-ques, Christmas lunch, a well-stocked staff room
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
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to admin@parklandsacademy.co.uk
CVs are not accepted.
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About Parklands High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1120 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Parklands High School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- lwilliams@parklandsacademy.co.uk
Parklands High School is a high-achieving 11 - 16 mixed comprehensive standalone academy.
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