Level 2 Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 24 May 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £21,968.00 - £24,054.00 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 June 2024 |
| Location: | Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG7 4ES |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1426004 |
Summary
You will play a special role to create change in the life of the children you support. As a teaching assistant, you help children overcome learning and developmental challenges, and make a significant contribution to the quality of education which our pupils receive.The roles allocated to a teaching assistant are diverse, so they may vary from school to school. In this Academy, the main duties for teaching assistant posts are:
to assist with teaching children in class, alongside and under the direction of the class teacher
to support children who may have additional or special needs
to lead lessons under the direction of the class teacher
to teach groups of children for intervention sessions
to support individual pupils in accessing their educational provisionIn the role, you will need to be ready for something different every day. You will deal with new topics or new problems to be resolved. But helping children to attain to their potential will be rewarding. When you support individuals or small groups to reach their goals, or increase in confidence, their smiles of success will make your day worthwhile!Why the school needs this role
This fantastic opportunity has become available as the school continues to drive its core ambition to offer an excellent education to all children.
You will help children learn and develop the skills and character required to foster confidence, curiosity, creativity and empathy. We believe that with these values, they will progress with the spirit and skills necessary to embrace life’s challenges.The opportunity
Do you want to go to work every day knowing that you’re valued and making a difference? If so, then working with us as a Teaching Assistant may be for you.
The role is not solely about supporting children with identified special educational needs or low-attaining pupils. Teaching assistants also help pupils with a wide-range of academic abilities to take ownership of their learning, encouraging them to ask questions and take risks.
While each day can be incredibly diverse, the primary role of a Teaching Assistant is to make sure that children are making the most of their time at school, both academically and personally. You will act as a guardian and a role model for pupils, by offering a guiding hand when a child is in need of learning or emotional support, enabling them to flourish.
The results of your work will be evident in the achievements and progress of the children you work with. Watching children develop their abilities is something truly special and makes the job extremely worthwhile and valuable.The school
Denewood Academy is a specialist pupil referral unit in Nottingham providing education for pupils from seven to fourteen years who received a permanent exclusion from a mainstream setting due to behaviour concerns. Pupils are referred to the school by the local authority.
Denewood Academy is a Good school (Ofsted. February 2020)
“Pupils like attending this welcoming and friendly school. “
“Leaders create a calm place of safety where pupils, previously ‘switched off’ from education, are now learning. “
“Staff help pupils to overcome challenges and focus on their educational goals”The candidate
The ideal candidate will have or can demonstrate a commitment to undertake professional development. You will need:
Qualified to Level 3 CACHE Diploma in Childcare and education or equivalent
Ideally, GCSE English and mathematics or a willingness to work towards a fully funded equivalent qualification.
An unwavering commitment to a wide-range of children with individual and often complex needs
Excellent communication skills
A commitment to teamworkWe welcome applications from everyone who believes they meet the expectations of the role, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability. In order to ensure that our staff composition is representative of the communities we serve, applications from groups who are currently under-represented in education including people with disabilities and people from minority ethnic backgrounds are particularly encouraged.About your benefits The position attracts an excellent remuneration package including a competitive salary, pension and health assured programme of support. Participation in annual training and development is expected and training bursaries are available on request.Closing: Friday 21st June
Interviews: Monday 8th July
If you meet the criteria and you are enthusiastic about the role, we would welcome your application.
to assist with teaching children in class, alongside and under the direction of the class teacher
to support children who may have additional or special needs
to lead lessons under the direction of the class teacher
to teach groups of children for intervention sessions
to support individual pupils in accessing their educational provisionIn the role, you will need to be ready for something different every day. You will deal with new topics or new problems to be resolved. But helping children to attain to their potential will be rewarding. When you support individuals or small groups to reach their goals, or increase in confidence, their smiles of success will make your day worthwhile!Why the school needs this role
This fantastic opportunity has become available as the school continues to drive its core ambition to offer an excellent education to all children.
You will help children learn and develop the skills and character required to foster confidence, curiosity, creativity and empathy. We believe that with these values, they will progress with the spirit and skills necessary to embrace life’s challenges.The opportunity
Do you want to go to work every day knowing that you’re valued and making a difference? If so, then working with us as a Teaching Assistant may be for you.
The role is not solely about supporting children with identified special educational needs or low-attaining pupils. Teaching assistants also help pupils with a wide-range of academic abilities to take ownership of their learning, encouraging them to ask questions and take risks.
While each day can be incredibly diverse, the primary role of a Teaching Assistant is to make sure that children are making the most of their time at school, both academically and personally. You will act as a guardian and a role model for pupils, by offering a guiding hand when a child is in need of learning or emotional support, enabling them to flourish.
The results of your work will be evident in the achievements and progress of the children you work with. Watching children develop their abilities is something truly special and makes the job extremely worthwhile and valuable.The school
Denewood Academy is a specialist pupil referral unit in Nottingham providing education for pupils from seven to fourteen years who received a permanent exclusion from a mainstream setting due to behaviour concerns. Pupils are referred to the school by the local authority.
Denewood Academy is a Good school (Ofsted. February 2020)
“Pupils like attending this welcoming and friendly school. “
“Leaders create a calm place of safety where pupils, previously ‘switched off’ from education, are now learning. “
“Staff help pupils to overcome challenges and focus on their educational goals”The candidate
The ideal candidate will have or can demonstrate a commitment to undertake professional development. You will need:
Qualified to Level 3 CACHE Diploma in Childcare and education or equivalent
Ideally, GCSE English and mathematics or a willingness to work towards a fully funded equivalent qualification.
An unwavering commitment to a wide-range of children with individual and often complex needs
Excellent communication skills
A commitment to teamworkWe welcome applications from everyone who believes they meet the expectations of the role, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability. In order to ensure that our staff composition is representative of the communities we serve, applications from groups who are currently under-represented in education including people with disabilities and people from minority ethnic backgrounds are particularly encouraged.About your benefits The position attracts an excellent remuneration package including a competitive salary, pension and health assured programme of support. Participation in annual training and development is expected and training bursaries are available on request.Closing: Friday 21st June
Interviews: Monday 8th July
If you meet the criteria and you are enthusiastic about the role, we would welcome your application.