General Teaching Assistant with SEND - Meadowside Academy

Salary: £22,366 - £23,114 (Actual salary: £14,023.53 - £14,492.53, plus SEND allowance £912.92) Contract: Temporary (Term time only + 5 training days) Hours: 27 per week Location: Meadowside Academy Meadowside Academy is a happy and supportive academy situated in Knaresborough. Meadowside Academy is part of the Elevate Multi-Academy Trust. The Trust prides itself on achieving high standards which are well above the national average. Meadowside Academy is looking for a General Teaching Assistant to join the team and continue driving strong standards. This is an exciting opportunity for someone to join a dedicated, inspirational team that are committed to delivering high standards and the best education possible for our children. We are seeking to appoint a General Teaching Assistant to work with teachers to support the teaching and learning of individuals or small groups of children under the direction of the teaching staff. Job purpose • Work with teaching staff to support teaching and learning by working with individuals or small groups of pupils, under the direction of teaching staff. • May be responsible for some learning activities within the overall teaching plan. • May work in the classroom or approved location within the school. • Access to support and guidance as required • Work with children who have a range of SEND. • To undertake specific work with individuals, groups and whole classes under the direction and supervision of a qualified teacher. Further information Further information can also be found on the academy website https://www.meadowsideacademy.org/ . How to apply If you are enthusiastic and look forward to joining our hardworking team, please email your request for an application form to [email protected] . Please return your completed application form to [email protected] or post to Meadowside Academy, Halfpenny Lane, Knaresborough, HG5 0SL . Please ensure that all parts of the application are completed. We do not accept CVs as part of the selection process. Reference: REC/MEA/00000860 Meadowside Academy is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. Key dates: Closing date: 04.10.2024 Interview date: 09.10.2024Key documents: Job description.pdf Application form.pdf NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies. We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment/employment processes. Enquiries regarding the vacancy or practices should be made directly with the third party. North Yorkshire Councils' purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other's contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. North Yorkshire Council are committed to the health and safety of our employees and of others including the general public . It has a responsibility to ensure employees who hold a position that is deemed to be safety critical as it requires the performance of duties which are directly related to the safe operation or security of a facility, piece of equipment or vehicle, handling of chemicals or work at height or in confined spaces and which, if not performed properly, could result in a serious safety risk or environmental hazard to employees, a facility or the general public , do not attend work whilst under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Individuals offered employment with North Yorkshire Council will be subject to the Workplace Substance Misuse policy. For safety critical roles as detailed above, random alcohol and drug testing may take place during the course of employment.