Teaching Assistant - Behaviour

The Joseph Whitaker School, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG21 0AG

4 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Required as soon as possible

• Closing date

  27 September 2023 at 9am

• Date listed

  15 September 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: No, visa sponsorship not available
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Working pattern:
  • Full time - 37 hours, term time only
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Scale 4 Pts 9 – 12 £23,194 - £24,496 pro rata; Actual salary £19,866.59 - £20,981.81

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Governors are looking for a pro-active and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support students whose SEMH needs or behaviour has a significant impact upon their progress. The successful applicant will provide in-class support, as well as running specialised interventions (one to one, or small group) for identified students, liaising with staff/agencies and parents/carers.

On the application form, please focus on a detailed 'supporting statement' taking into account the person specification and indicating why you would be the best person for us to recruit to this position.

Please emailheadteacher@josephwhitaker.orgif you would like to arrange a tour of the school prior to application and/or interview. Alternatively, please view our school websitewww.josephwhitaker.org.

The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post,will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken during the recruitment process and this may include online searches.

We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.

What the school offers its staff

The Joseph Whitaker School is a popular 11-18 school, in Rainworth, a village just outside of Mansfield. It serves the three local villages of Blidworth, Rainworth and Ravenshead and has around 1370 students.

As a school we offer:

• a strong team environment that takes staff well-being seriously
• a dedicated Senior Leadership Team who want to see colleagues progress and flourish in their careers
• access to Schools’ Advisory Service, offering mental health and wellbeing support to staff
• Generous employer contribution to Local Government and Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme

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

Skilled worker visa sponsorship is not available for this job.

Upload additional documents

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Behaviour Mentor - Learning Support Assistant - Job Description and Person Spec.pdf - 124 KB (opens in new tab)

About The Joseph Whitaker School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1380 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: The Joseph Whitaker School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: office@josephwhitaker.org
• Phone number: 01623792327
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-joseph-whitaker-school (opens in new tab)

Arranging a visit to The Joseph Whitaker School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@josephwhitaker.org.

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