Teaching Assistant
Weelsby Academy, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, DN32 7PF7 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
21 November 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
8 November 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: 31.25 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time plus 5 days)
Contract type
- Fixed term - Until August 2025
Full-time equivalent salary
- Grade C Points 4 to 6 (£24,404 to £25,183 Full Time Equivalent) subject to pro rata. The minimum actual pro rata salary per annum for this job starts at £17,806.87.
What skills and experience we're looking for
Essential: • A good standard of written and numeracy skills (A/I/C) • Good communication skills both oral and written (A/I/R) • Ability to use basic technology to support the role (A/I) • Ability to build positive relationships with all stakeholders (A/I) • Ability to work constructively as part of a team (A/I/R)
Desirable: • Completion of DfES Teacher Assistant Induction Programme, or equivalent (A/C) • Working with or caring for children of relevant age (A/I) • Understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these (A/I) • Emergency First Aid or First aid at work qualification (C) • Previous experience of working with young people preferably in a school setting (A/I)
What the school offers its staff
Why join us?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a high performing multi academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants.
As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits that focus on yourFinancial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing. Here are just a few examples in each area…
Financial Wellbeing:
- Membership to either theTeachers’ Pension Schemeorthe Local Government Pension Scheme
- Technology scheme and Vehicle Leasing Scheme*
- Access to anextensivediscounts platform
Physical Wellbeing:
- 24/7 access to an online GPor Advanced Nurse Practitioner for you & your household
- Gym & fitness discounts
- Cycle to Workscheme*
- Free annual flu jab
Mental Wellbeing:
- Access to an industry leadingEmployee Assistance Programme
- Menopause Support Service
- TrainedMental Health First Aidersin all our settings
*Subject to ensuring NMW is maintained
Holiday Entitlement: minimum 35 days(subject to pro rata if working part time and dependent upon salary and continuous service) including statutory Bank Holidays.
Flexible working opportunities
Further details about the role
Main Responsibilities: Support the pupil by: 1. You will undertake the activities with either individuals or small groups of children to ensure their safety and facilitate their physical, emotional, and educational development. 2. You will carry out pre-determined educational activities and work programmes whilst promoting independent learning. 3. You will establish good relationships with pupils and act as a role model. 4. You will work to establish a supportive relationship with the children and their parents. 5. You will encourage acceptance and inclusion of the child with special needs. 6. You will promote and reinforce the child’s self-esteem. Support the Teacher by: 7. You will monitor individual children’s needs and report these to their designated supervisor as appropriate. 8. You will be aware of issues around pupil progress and achievement and report to the teacher as agreed. 9. You will keep such records of the children’s development as are required by the Academy. 10. You will assist teaching staff in their planning and delivery of work for individuals and groups of children ensuring resources are prepared and available. 11. You will provide support to the teacher in the delivery of local and national teaching strategies. 12. You will support teaching staff in the carrying out of home visits as required. 13. You will assist the teaching staff in the smooth transition between educational phases. Support the Academy by: 14. You will be aware of confidential issues to home/pupil/teacher/schoolwork and keep confidence as appropriate. General: 15. You will be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, inclusion, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person without delay. 16. You will participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required. 17. You will ensure you carry out your role in a way that demands high standards whilst supporting inclusion and welcoming diverse thinking. 18. You will ensure strict confidentiality in all areas of work. Last updated: 05.01.2022 19. You will work and process personal and sensitive information in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and the UK General Data Protection Regulations (UK GDPR). 20. You will ensure work is conducted in a way that protects the safety and security of information (e.g., strong passwords, reporting breaches, securing paper records, securely disposing of records). 21. You will understand and comply with the statutory guidance regarding safeguarding of children, always ensuring the safeguarding and promotion of children’s welfare, reporting any concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Officer at once. 22. You will always comply with the Trust’s policies and procedures. 23. You will undertake other reasonable duties (with competence and experience) as requested, in accordance with the changing needs of the organisation.
Commitment to safeguarding
In accordance with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the recruitment process.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of its students and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service certificate and checks of the relevant barred list / prohibition lists.
Applying for the job
Please complete the online application.
CVs are not accepted.
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About Weelsby Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 355 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Weelsby Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- info@weelsby.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01472806778
Weelsby Academy is situated in the East Marsh area of Grimsby, less than an hour drive from Hull, Lincoln and Scunthorpe. We have an exciting curriculum designed to give children first hand experiences of the world around them. We foster a can do approach and with everyone working together, we strive to make our school the best and the children the best they can be. We have high expectations of all of our pupils and we aim to develop their aspirations for the future. Weelsby is one of the most rewarding places you could work. Every teacher has those ‘wow’ moments, where you know you are making a difference. At Weelsby, those moments come thick and fast!
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. However, it is important to note that if we receive a high volume of applications, we may limit the numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people.
Arranging a visit to Weelsby Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email info@weelsby.org.uk.
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