Teaching Assistant

Job detailsJob roleTeaching assistantVisa sponsorshipVisas cannot be sponsoredKey stageKey stage 3, Key stage 4Working patternFull time, part timeContract typePermanentFull-time equivalent salary£28,320-£28,728Actual salary£21,588-£21,889 (38 weeks per year, 34 hours per week - part time applicants considered)Pay scaleGrade 3 (Outer London)Additional allowancesPerformance and Loyalty Bonus + Pension Scheme (LGPS) + Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan + Additional Harris BenefitsWhat skills and experience we're looking forHarris Academy Rainham is looking for a Teaching Assistant to support individuals and groups of children, including those with SEN. The successful candidate will have a basic knowledge of SEND and learning barriers.We would like to hear from you if you have:Qualifications to degree level or equivalentBasic knowledge of SEND and learning barriersSome knowledge of strategies in working with young people with challenging behavioursKnowledge of some of the social issues facing students from disadvantaged backgroundsAwareness of Health and Safety issues in the workplace.Experience of working directly with young people in an education or training environment, supporting the learning of students.Experience of establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with a range of stakeholders, at all levels.Experience of managing and being responsible for own workload.For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.What the school offers its staffHarris Academy Rainham is a very popular and oversubscribed 11-16 academy which is part of the Harris Federation. We joined the Federation in September 2016 and there are exciting times ahead.What makes us different:Our values are at the centre of our school and aren't simply a slogan on a website.We have a firm but fair approach to behaviour. This is built on the use of consistent routines and teaching our students how to behave.We deliver a knowledge rich curriculum that is developed by our staff to meet the needs of our students. The knowledge we teach takes our students beyond their everyday experiences and enables them to see the world differently.Our leaders are role models, they lead by example, admit mistakes, welcome opinions and love honest conversations.We are a staff united against educational disadvantage with a fierce determination to show our students the world beyond Havering.What we can do for you:Great career progression both within our Academy and the Federation.Excellent professional development opportunities. As a Leading edge school we have been recognised as being at the forefront of educational thinking and research is central to all we do.Meaningful measures to manage workload - no graded observations, early finish on a Friday, no onerous marking requirements but sensible feedback policies.Bespoke support and line management from excellent leaders across the school.Opportunities for fantastic professional growth as the school develops a sixth from.A school where subjects are 'front and centre' of all we do. The subject determines our pedagogy.In addition to the opportunities for career progression, training and development, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits.Further details about the roleYour responsibilities will include:Supervising and supporting identified students in 1:1, group or whole class situations, ensuring their safety and access to learning in a purposeful and supportive learning environment.Assisting in developing resources, schemes of work and teaching strategies, working with the teacher to ensure the provision supports learning needs.Assisting in evaluating identified students' progress and providing feedback on their achievements, progress and needs.Leading small group sessions and interventions as appropriate.Attending to students' personal needs where required.Supporting with behaviour management.Undertaking learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities to ensure achievement of learning goals.Assisting with the supervision of students out of lesson times, including playtimes and undertaking lunchtime duty.Supporting students with their learning and development in respect of local and national learning strategies.Preparing the classroom for lessons, clearing afterwards and assisting with the display of students' work.Preparing and maintaining resources and assisting students in their use.Undertaking record keeping as requested.Establishing and maintaining positive relationships with parents/carers, gathering and reporting information as directed.Providing administrative support as required.Accompanying teaching staff and students on visits, trips and off site activities as required.Commitment to safeguardingThe Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.Applying for the jobApply for the job by following the link below.CVs are not accepted.Visas cannot be sponsored.