Teaching Assistant
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Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
3 October 2023 at 9am
Date listed
15 September 2023
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subjects
- English, Mathematics, Science
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours a week, Term Time Only
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- NJC 10-14 £21,934 - £23,470 (actual pay)
Additional allowances
LGPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
Essential
NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
GCSE Maths and English (A – C) or equivalent
Experience of working with in an education setting
Experience in working with students with special educational needs
Experience of working with students with varying emotional needs and supporting students in small groups/ on a one to one basis
Desirable
Evidence of further professional development within last two years related to SEND
Relevant behaviour management training
Child protection training
An understanding of the resources and materials necessary to support identified student learning needs
Experience of completing assessments (e.g. for exam access arrangements)
Experience of delivering evidence-based interventions that accelerate learning
Experience of working in a secondary education setting
Mentoring experience
What the school offers its staff
Spencer Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students and all posts are subject to enhanced DBS with children’s barred list checks and completion of Level 2 safeguarding training.
Spencer Academies Trust is a Disability Confident Committed Employer
Arnold Hill Academy are seeking to appoint a part time, permanent Learning Support Assistant who will be part of a strong and experienced LS team.
This is a responsible role, which will make an important contribution to the school’s Inclusion Team. We are looking for staff with experience and enthusiasm to work with pupils with a range of special needs and disabilities including autism, social, emotional and mental health difficulties or literacy/numeracy difficulties. Experience in any of the following areas would be advantageous - exam access arrangements; mentoring; coaching; sports background; strengths in maths/science/English. You will need to be able to work flexibly to meet the changing needs of pupils. You will be joining a forward looking and dynamic team which is warm and friendly, but which has high expectations of everyone.
SAT is an educational charity, Multi-Academy Trust and Sponsor of Academies. We have approaching 18000 children and young people in our academies and employ more than 2200 teachers, leaders and educational support professionals across the East Midlands. We aspire to be a leading regional high performing Trust, with a national reputation for excellence.
Further details about the role
Arnold Hill Spencer Academy are seeking to appoint a full time, permanent Teaching Assistant who will be part of a strong and experienced Learning Support team.
This is a responsible role, which will make an important contribution to the school’s Inclusion Team. We are looking for staff with experience and enthusiasm to work with pupils with a range of special needs and disabilities including autism, social, emotional and mental health difficulties or literacy/numeracy difficulties. Experience in any of the following areas would be advantageous - exam access arrangements; mentoring; coaching; sports background; strengths in Maths/Science/English. You will need to be able to work flexibly to meet the changing needs of pupils. You will be joining a forward looking and dynamic team which is warm and friendly, but which has high expectations of everyone.
Commitment to safeguarding
Spencer Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our children and young people. Therefore, we expect everyone to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre- employment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced criminal records with Barred List Check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and the completion of Level 2 Safeguarding training. It is an offence to apply for the role if an applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children (where the role involves this type of regulated activity).
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About Arnold Hill Spencer Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1556 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Arnold Hill Spencer Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- ashley.brown@arnoldhillacademy.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01159554804
Arnold Hill Spencer Academy is a special place to learn and work. Our students are impressive young people, whose behaviour and achievements are something to be proud of. Our aim is for all members of the community to “Be inspired and achieve together” and to provide opportunities for this on a daily basis.
We teach our students the value of respect, how to act responsibly and support them to become mature, independent young people. We very much believe in the potential of every student, enabling them to thrive in our caring environment.
We are a member of the Spencer Academies Trust and benefit from the support of an established trust. To find out more about The Spencer Academies Trust, please visit www.satrust.com
Arranging a visit to Arnold Hill Spencer Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email ashley.brown@arnoldhillacademy.co.uk.
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