Teaching Assistant / Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Ormiston Meridian Academy, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3 7DFThis job expired on 23 November 2023 – see similar jobs
Start date details
January 2024
Closing date
23 November 2023 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
16 November 2023
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subjects
- Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £15,657.00 - £20,843.00 Annually (Actual)
Teaching Assistant / Higher Level Teaching Assistant job summary
Required for January 2024
Teaching Assistant / Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Salary Dependent on Experience and Qualifications:
Teaching Assistant - Grade 4 (SCP11 – 14):
£15,657 – £16,539
Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Grade 6
(SCP20 – 25): £18,467 – £20,843
Hours: 28 hours per week, term time only + 4.5
training days (job share would be considered)
Working Hours: Monday to Friday 8.45am to 3.15pm
Ormiston
Meridian Academy are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant/HLTA,
to work as part of the Learning Support Team/ SEND department in supporting
students with learning difficulties, disabilities and other barriers to their
learning in mainstream classes.
Your
role will be to assist identified learners achieve success in their studies.
This could include those students with social, emotional and mental health
(SEMH) issues, students with an EHCP and students requiring additional support
in lessons.
Key Duties
- To
establish supportive relationships with students.
- To
support SEND students on 1:1 basis outside of the classroom.
- Working
with SEND students in classes.
- Working
with SEND students in small groups
- Working
with other groups of students to support learning.
- Plan
and deliver interventions
- Liaise
between subject staff, students and SENCO.
- Working
with other professionals/outside agencies acting on advice given.
- Work
closely with parents/ carers to provide regular updates on progress and targets
for SEND students.
- To
support SEND students holistically, e.g. improve attendance, reduce FTEs for
SEND students.
- To
contribute to the delivery and adaption of the curriculum for SEND students.
- To
be willing to contribute to the broader life of the Academy community.
- To
positively promote inclusion and have high expectations for all students.
- To
attend meetings and in-service training days where necessary and appropriate.
- To
follow Academy procedures and policies.
Key Requirements
- GCSE
English and Maths at grade C or above or hold certificates in Literacy and Numeracy
Professional Skills.
- Functional
Skills Level 3
- Must
hold or be willing to work towards Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification.
Skills and Experience
- Have
an awareness of strategies to support students with various SEND needs.
- To
work constructively as part of a team whilst being able to demonstrate
initiative and flexibility.
- Be
a positive role model in the Academy community.
- Well-developed
interpersonal skills to be able to relate well to a wide range of people
including professionals and parents/ carers.
- Possess
the ability to positively manage behaviour.
- The
ability to focus learners on tasks in a positive manner.
Further information can be obtained by
clicking the links below
To
find out more about working at Ormiston Meridian Academy, please visit our
website www.ormistonmeridianacademy.co.uk or contact Mrs K Rostron (Assistant
SENCo) at krostron@omera.co.uk to arrange a phone call or visit.
Closing date for
applications: 12noon Thursday 23rd November 2023
Interviews will be held
week commencing Monday 27th November 2023
To apply for the position
please complete the online application form following the link below
Ormiston Meridian Academy
is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of young people and
vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this
commitment. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance.
Commitment to safeguarding
Ormiston Meridian Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
About Ormiston Meridian Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1072 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Ormiston Meridian Academy website (opens in new tab)
Ormiston Meridian Academy is a thriving secondary academy in the south of the city, serving 11-16 year old students. Our ambition statement is ‘Shaping Lives, Building Ambition and Igniting Futures’ and every decision we make and action we take is to ensure our students excel as young adults.
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