Teaching Assistant
Ivanhoe School, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 1HXThis job expired on 1 November 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
1 November 2024 at 3pm
Date listed
17 October 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: 9.05am – 3.05pm Monday to Friday Term Time Only Lunch Time Cover for 40 minutes per day
Contract type
- Fixed term - Fixed Term Contract until 11 th July 2024
Actual salary
- £16,190.93 - £16.463.29 per annum
What skills and experience we're looking for
Essential
Qualifications:
GCSE or equivalent in Maths/ numeracy and English/literacy Grade C/4 or above
Experience:
Experience of working in a child-focused environment, either as an employee or a volunteer
Experience of supporting teaching and learning in a formal setting
Experienced of supporting children and young people with learning difficulties and disabilities
Experience of eye gaze or other AAC technology
Knowledge and skills:
Knowledge of safeguarding/child protection and health and safety procedures
Skills/Attributes:
Ability and willingness to undertake professional development
Good interpersonal skills
Empathy with children and young people
Ability to work effectively as part of a team,
General Circumstances
An understanding of and commitment to Equal Opportunities and the ability to apply this to strategic work and day-to-day situations
Safeguarding
Responsibility and accountability for Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
Awareness of current legal requirements, national policies and guidance on the safeguarding and promotion of the well-being of children and young people
Able to recognise indicators that may lead to concerns and to take immediate action
Is committed to ensuring the safeguarding and well-being of children and young people and takes appropriate action where necessary
Factors not already covered
Must be able to perform all duties and tasks with reasonable adjustment, where appropriate, in accordance with the provisions of the Equality Act 2010
What the school offers its staff
We have a compelling desire to provide high quality, personalised and rounded education for everyone, right in the heart of our local community. We believe that no school can be deemed successful unless all those around it are also successful, popular and flourishing. Hence, we believe that dynamic, mutually accountable collaboration and challenge between local schools as members of the LiFE MAT is the cornerstone of our future success.
Further information about the job
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.
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About Ivanhoe School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 799 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Ivanhoe School website
- Email address
- headspa@ivanhoe.co.uk
At Ivanhoe School, our students come first. We recognise their different needs and work hard with them to develop their abilities and talents. We value the unique contribution of each student and want them to achieve their full potential.
Highly qualified teachers and support staff provide an excellent, caring environment in which students can learn and flourish safely. Our aspirations, expectations and commitment are relentlessly high for all members of the school community.
Ivanhoe School became Members of the LiFE Multi Academy Trust in July 2021. Ivanhoe School works closely with local LIFE MAT schools: Ashby School and Ibstock Community College as part of the 'National Forest Hub.'
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