Teaching Assistant

Humberston Academy, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN36 4TF

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September term

• Closing date

  20 July 2024 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  20 June 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Working pattern: Part time: 32.5 hours a week, 39 weeks per year
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: NJC 3

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Develop an in depth understanding of the specific needs of individual and groups of student(s)
• Guide, support and empower students to develop and work towards individual personal care objectives and enhance personal, emotional and social development.
• Assess, plan, organise and provide practical assistance in relation to identified physical needs e.g. transportation, dressing, meal times, and organisation of learning equipment to support personal, health, social and emotional development (PHSE) to promote independence.
• Observe individuals and groups of students’ personal, social and learning achievements. Maintain appropriate records, monitor progression and attainment and provide reports and information to inform and support the assessment process.
• Plan, organise and undertake routine learning activities with either individuals or groups of students to facilitate their physical, emotional, social and educational development.
• Monitor student’s and young people’s conduct and behaviour throughout the mainstream learning process and intervene to resolve complex, difficult or challenging issues using appropriate techniques, skills, strategies and routine sanctions to de-escalate potentially very difficult situations or resolve conflict with individual and groups of students. Establish, maintain or restore a safe and calm atmosphere conducive to learning which ensures the safety and wellbeing of students, staff and visitors.
• Providing guidance, assistance, information and support to engage all students in learning activities to enable informed choices about educational and life opportunities.
• Carrying out routine administrative tasks i.e. photocopying, basic record keeping, and basic IT skills.
• Evaluate individual student contribution and provide feedback to the teacher and other colleagues suggesting alternative methods of differentiation that respond to identified needs.
• Preparing and clearing up classroom materials and learning areas ensuring that they are available for use.
• Present displays in the allocated learning environment to enhance the learning experience and celebrate the achievements of students and provide information.
• Organise and participate in the supervision of individuals and groups of students in dining, playground and circulation areas throughout the day. Ensure that students are engaged in appropriate activity and intervene to maintain behaviour standards and ensure wellbeing, safety and welfare.
• Participate in the organisation of and support educational visits and outings to enhance the students’ learning experience.
• Attend training courses to respond to identified needs, support the Academy and contribute to on-going professional development.

This is a permanent post, working 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year.

What the school offers its staff

• NJC3 FTE £22,737 per annum, £17,542.70 pro-rata
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
• Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme

• Benefits Platform
• discounts on car leasing
• holiday discounts
• cinema tickets
• restaurant booking discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Commitment to safeguarding

The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check.The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.

All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance

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About Humberston Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 909 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Humberston Academy website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: office@humberstonacademy.co.uk
• Phone number: 01472 319990
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/humberston-academy (opens in new tab)

Humberston Academy is an oversubscribed ‘outstanding’ academy located in an affluent area of North East Lincolnshire. As well as being an Ofsted graded outstanding academy, Humberston Academy achieved ‘World Class Schools’ status in December 2019. Humberston Academy continues to deliver incredible opportunities to young people with a specific focus on STEM enrichment and favourable links to the apprenticeships industry as well as traditional route towards higher education.

Humberston Academy has recently been appointed as the Teaching School Hub for the local region which will allow all colleagues to access leading edge career professional development in order to enhance the standard of teaching as well as the opportunity to deliver CPD to colleagues locally in our profession. Furthermore, we are the hub school for the National Mathematics and Physics SCITT which means we have an important role of training teachers for the future.

Providing our young people access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences is what drives us. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom, to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences equip our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens and have a successful future.

We work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the Trust’s vision, to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

You will be joining a hard-working, friendly and supportive team community at a very exciting time as our academy goes from strength to strength.

Arranging a visit to Humberston Academy

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