Teaching & Learning Assistant
Samuel Ward Academy, Haverhill, Suffolk, CB9 0LDThis job expired on 6 January 2023 – see similar jobs
Start date details
January 2023
Closing date
6 January 2023 at 9am
Date listed
6 December 2022
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
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- 27 hours per week / 39 weeks per year
Contract type
- Fixed term - Ends 31 August 2023
Full-time equivalent salary
- £21,189 - £21,968
Actual salary
- £13,225 - £13,711
Pay scale
- Grade 3 SP 4 - 6
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Governing Body is seeking to recruit a highly flexible, self-motivated and reliable Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated and friendly team within the SEND department.
There will be opportunities to progress in your career as you develop your expertise in a wide range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. Ideally, you will have experience of working with students within a classroom setting, although it is not essential for you to have worked specifically with students with special educational needs and disabilities. The role may vary according to the needs of our students throughout the year and may involve supporting them in classes, small groups or on a one-to-one basis.
The successful candidate will also be required to provide an element of administrative support for the SEND department as part of the role; therefore, good ICT skills and previous experience in an administration position are desirable.
You will:
- Possess good English and maths skills (GCSE or equivalent);
- Be determined to make a positive contribution towards the learning experience of our students;
- Have high expectations of all our students as well as a commitment to raising standards and promoting progress;
- Be flexible and open to change in order to meet the needs of our students, the needs of the SEND department and those of the Academy;
- Be pro-active, and willing to use your own initiative, as appropriate;
- Possess good interpersonal, organisational, communication and administrative skills;
- Take a professional approach in your dealings with students, staff, parents/carers and external agencies;
- Have the ability to remain calm and confident when under pressure;
- Be a team-player, open to advice, feedback and guidance from colleagues;
- Be able to deal with sensitive information in a confidential manner;
- Have an interest in special needs and education and be willing to undertake further professional training and development.
What the school offers its staff
In return we will offer:
- CPD opportunities;
- A supportive and friendly working environment with well established “well-being” programmes;
- An excellent programme of induction into the Academy with supportive and dynamic staff.
Commitment to safeguarding
Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safer recruitment, equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.
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About Samuel Ward Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
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- School size
- 1219 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Samuel Ward Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- kfranks@samuelward.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01440 761511
Arranging a visit to Samuel Ward Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email kfranks@samuelward.co.uk.
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