Teaching Assistant Level 1 with COPE

Ralph Thoresby School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS16 7RX

4 days remaining to apply

• Earliest start date

  1 November 2024

• Latest start date

  10 November 2024

• Closing date

  11 October 2024 at 3pm

• Date listed

  1 October 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £17,389 and £18,822

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you passionate about education and eager to make a positive impact? We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching and COPE Assistant to join our team. In this role, you'll support teachers in the classroom, help students achieve their best, support children with their medical or physical needs and contribute to a vibrant learning environment. Ideal candidates are patient, adaptable, and excellent communicators, with a genuine interest in helping all students succeed. The successful applicant will be equipped in terms of experience, knowledge and skills, to undertake fully the requirements of this post. They should have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work under pressure, show initiative and work actively to promote the ethos of the school. The successful applicant will be required to work 37 hours term time only plus 3 days, part-time or a job share may be possible for the right candidate, although the successful candidate must be available for work on a Friday. The plus days will be worked in accordance with the requirements of the school.

What the school offers its staff

This is an exciting time to be joining Ralph Thoresby School. We are proud to be a successful, truly comprehensive school serving a diverse local community. RTS is a fantastic environment in which to work and study. Our innovative curriculum is implemented by a talented and cohesive group of staff. The calm and purposeful atmosphere around school is underpinned by an emphasis on restorative practice and a clear focus on staff and student well-being.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post requires Enhanced Disclosure (DBS).

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to gemma.walmsley@ralphthoresby.com

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

About Ralph Thoresby School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1035 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Ralph Thoresby School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: gemma.walmsley@ralphthoresby.com
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ralph-thoresby-school (opens in new tab)

The school is a mixed community school with over 1,000 students on role. Approximately 30% of our students come from ethnic minority backgrounds and we have a resource provision for physically impaired students which really adds to the positive and harmonious atmosphere around school. Our superb, modern school building further enhances the atmosphere and supports students’ learning. ‘This is a school where staff and pupils celebrate diversity and promote values of tolerance, mutual respect, and care for others’ (Ofsted).

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