Teaching Assistant

Job detailsJob roleTeaching assistantVisa sponsorshipVisas cannot be sponsoredKey stageEarly years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2Working patternFull time: Full time, 32.5hrs per week, term time plus 5 daysContract typePermanentPay scaleBand D, SCP 7-11What skills and experience we're looking forWe are looking to recruit anenthusiastic and excellent individual to join our team of Teaching Assistants.The ideal candidate will support the class teacher with the overall delivery ofthe Curriculum by undertaking work/care/support programmes in order to enableaccess to learning for all pupils.They will be involved in delivering engaginglearning experiences that encourage pupils to think for themselves, whilstensuring they see a purpose to their work.A wide range of learning styles are used to ensure personalised learningis at the heart of what we do. The ideal candidate will:Have Maths andEnglish to GCSE Grade C or equivalent;Have previousexperience of working with children/young people;Love encouraging,motivating and inspiring young children through the support they give in orderto encourage their learning;Be committed toour ethos that all pupils can achieve at our SHARE Primary Academies;Have experienceof working with children who have SEN/EAL;Have anunderstanding of behaviour management;Have great references demonstrating they are asuitable candidate, safe to work with children.Essential criteria:Maths and Englishto GCSE Grade C or equivalent.Experience ofworking with children/young people in a school.Experience ofworking with children who have SEN.Ability to engageand influence others.Excellentinterpersonal skills and the ability to foster good relationships withparents/carers and other outside agencies.Excellentbehaviour management skills.Commitment to thesafeguarding of young people.Ability to dealwith the personal care and comfort, and necessary treatments with pupils, i.e.toileting and intimate care issues.Ability to assistthe teacher in planning class activities.Ability toprepare differentiated materials and teaching aids suitable for learningactivities.Ability to use ICT to support learning.Desirable criteria:NVQ 3 forTeaching Assistants or equivalent qualifications or experience.Experience ofworking across departments and with external organisations.Ability tomonitor and evaluate impact of interventions and strategies.Is willing to work flexibly within scope ofoverall hours.What the school offers its staffWhy apply to join SHAREMulti Academy Trust?There are many reasons whyyou will enjoy working for the trust. You will be surrounded by supportivepeople, working together with a common goal for all of our students, aiming tovalue and support all colleagues in order to help them achieve their personalbest.If you decide to join us, wewill ensure you have what you need to make a positive difference in youreducation role. We will seek out your ideas and ask for your opinions regularlyusing staff voice.Our CPD commitment is secondto none and the training and developmental opportunities on offer will empoweryou to make improvements in all aspects of your role. The training you receivewill help you fulfil your potential whatever your stage of career.For teachers and leaders, weoffer fast tracked, first class developmental opportunities led by one of ouracademies, Shelley College, which is the Teaching School Hub for Kirklees andCalderdale: -National Professional Qualifications (NPQs), which underpinour structured training programmes (we offer all the qualifications);Lead practitioner positions for colleagues who want to remainclassroom- based but lead on curriculumdevelopment or training and coaching;Mentor / facilitator training and experience which giveexperienced colleagues the opportunity to develop through mentoring initialteacher trainees, early career teachers or NPQ candidates - right up to NPQELfacilitators;Trainee senior leadership positions, which build on ourmiddle leadership programmes. This training includes short placements in otherschools and a substantial improvement project under the guidance of anexperienced leader.All our academies havecomprehensive professional development programmes for support staff. We support colleagues in their role byoffering regular training, coaching and mentoring using the latestevidence-based research. Our trust collaboration draws on best practice toshare the expertise available. Our support staff meet with colleagues acrossthe trust every September to share ideas and resources.With regard reward andrecognition, we recognise and appreciate our staff as our most valuable asset,we recognise the work they do and celebrate their successes.We offer a wide range ofbenefits including: -Employee assistance programmes catering for the individualwellbeing needs of staff;Wellbeing champions and designated wellbeing resources forstaff;Flexible working opportunities (where practical);Occupational sick pay, maternity, paternity, adoption &shared parental leave;Competitive pension schemes with the opportunity for sharedcost AVCs;Money saving 'salary sacrifice' cycle scheme and tech scheme.Commitment to safeguardingOur organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):childcare disqualificationDisclosure and Barring Service (DBS)medicalonline and social mediaprohibition from teachingright to worksatisfactory referencessuitability to work with childrenYou must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.Applying for the jobApply for the job by following the link below.CVs are not accepted.Visas cannot be sponsored.