Teaching Assistant
Park House School, Newbury, RG14 6NQThis job expired on 21 March 2023 – see similar jobs
Start date details
The successful applicant will take up the post as soon as possible.
Closing date
21 March 2023 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
7 March 2023
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern
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- 37 hours per week, term time plus all INSET days (39 weeks working)
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- NJC Grade C 3-5
What skills and experience we're looking for
At least five GCSE’s or equivalent which must include at least a Grade C/Grade 4 in Maths and English.
Record of Continuing Professional Development.
Experience of working with young people.
Strong verbal and written communication skills and an ability to use these to have a positive input on student learning in the classroom and in small groups/one to one.
Ability to carry out allocated tasks under the supervision of the SENDCo.
Ability to empathise and move students forward in their learning.
Ability to build good relationships with students and to support good behaviour in and beyond the classroom.
Ability to develop one to one relationships with students with particular learning needs.
Ability to work within set guidelines and respond to unexpected circumstances.
Ability to cope with exposure to emotionally demanding situations.
Ability to prioritise workloads and have excellent time management and organisational skills.
Ability to monitor, control and keep records according to the requirements of the School.
Ability to identify and resolve issues.
Work in an organized way with meticulous attention to detail.
Resilient, with the ability to deliver a complex and demanding workload.
Ability to establish positive relationships and work collaboratively as part of a team.
Ability to maintain a positive and professional demeanour.
Demonstrate good interpersonal skills including being able to influence, negotiate and deal with conflict.
Ability to demonstrate understanding of safeguarding and equal opportunities.
- Ability to deal with confidential information appropriately.
Knowledge of SEND policies and procedures.
Knowledge of safeguarding processes.
Experience of working with vulnerable young people.
Experience of working in a school environment.
Be self-starting and able to work on own initiative and accept accountability.
The ability to remain calm.
A willingness to go the extra mile.
An ability to adapt quickly to changes.
An ability to follow instructions and respond to management direction.
What the school offers its staff
The GLT recognises that our employees are our most important asset, and we are aware that the quality and commitment of our employees is critical to our success. We offer all our employees the following staff benefits:
- A supportive ethos and concern for the well-being of all colleagues
- Excellent CPD opportunities and career progression
- Employer Contributions to Local Government or Teachers Pension Scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Gym membership scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Eye Care Voucher scheme
- Childcare Voucher Scheme
- Car Benefit Scheme
- My Health discounts
Commitment to safeguarding
The Greenshaw Learning Trust places the highest importance on its duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children in its care and considers this to be everyone's responsibility.
Everyone who comes into contact with children, their families and carers has a role to play in safeguarding children and in identifying concerns, sharing information and taking prompt action.
Trust staff have a responsibility to provide a safe environment in which children can learn and should make sure their approach is child-centred. This means that they should consider, at all times, what is in the best interests of the child.
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About Park House School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
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- School size
- 1074 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Park House School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- ttaylor@parkhouseschool.org
Park House is an ambitious academy located in Newbury.
We believe that all children have limitless potential, and are proud to offer a broad and varied education inside and outside the classroom to all of our students.
At Park House, we have created a safe learning environment based upon our strong core values – Work Hard, Be Kind, Take Responsibility. Students are supported to achieve the very best academic qualifications and skills to ensure they are able to take the educational and career path of their choice.
Park House School is part of the Greenshaw Learning Trust.
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