Teaching Assistant
Leek High School, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 6EUThis job expired on 31 December 2023 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
31 December 2023 at 11:59pm
Date listed
21 November 2023
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 of a 37 hour contract
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- £23,114, pro rata salary: £17,631
Pay scale
- Grade 3, SCP 4
What skills and experience we're looking for
A successful teaching assistant in a school setting should embody a blend of patience, adaptability and strong communication skills. This role demands an individual who can provide valuable support to both teachers and students. Patience is crucial when working with diverse learning styles and abilities, allowing the teaching assistant to offer tailored assistance to each student. Adaptability comes into play as the role often involves multitasking and adjusting to the dynamic nature of a classroom environment. Effective communication skills are essential for collaborating with teachers, understanding instructional goals and fostering positive interactions with students. A teaching assistant who is approachable, empathetic, and dedicated to the educational journey of every student contributes significantly to the overall success of the learning environment.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
- A friendly school community with delightful students and supportive parents
- A unified and collaborative staff team
- Excellent professional development opportunities
- Free on-site parking
- Pension contributions at 26.2% of gross pay
- Staff room facilities
- An incredible site with acres of land which includes grass pitches and woodland areas
- Shared access to a multi-use astro turf pitch
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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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Leek High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 13 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 275 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 13 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Leek High School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- teades@ttlt.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01538 225050
The Talentum Learning Trust, consisting of eight schools including Churnet View Middle School, Leek High School and Westwood College, is set in the beautiful surroundings of the Staffordshire Moorlands. Leek High School is a well-established and successful 13-19 secondary school and shares a joint sixth form with Leek High School.
Arranging a visit to Leek High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email teades@ttlt.org.uk.
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