EAL Teaching Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Job detailsJob roleTeaching assistantVisa sponsorshipVisas cannot be sponsoredKey stageKey stage 3, Key stage 4Working patternFull time: 37 hours per week - term time only plus 5 days (40 weeks)Contract typePermanentPay scaleSCP 4-6 (B1) £20,332 - £20,985 (actual salary) & amazing benefitWhat skills and experience we're looking forAtLeeds we're committed to creating opportunities which enable our young peopleto reach their potential and as such, we're looking for an enthusiastic andtalented Teaching Assistant to complement and reinforce our EAL (English as anAdditional Language) provision across the academy.Workingin partnership with, and under the direction of our class teachers, you'llprovide support for students and guide our young people to overcome and improvetheir barriers to learning and support them to improve their English.Supportmay be provided on a whole-class, specific cohort, or one-to-one basis both inand outside of the learning space, sometimes encountering challenging behaviourand a wide range of abilities and needs.These could be specific learning needs, engagement issues and/orchallenges with social, emotional and mental health and will truly mean that notwo days are the same. It's thereforeimperative that you possess a high-level of emotional maturity and resilienceand can adapt to changing priorities.Andof course, you'll do all this whilst capturing the spirit of our vision andvalues and whilst role-modelling exceptional professional behaviours.Asa colleague at Leeds, you'll work within a diverse learning community, strivingto deliver an outstanding working and learning experience for all. Therefore, a genuine passion for working andmaking a real difference in the community is essential.So,if you thrive on making a real difference to the lives of children and youngpeople, seeing them develop and achieve their potential, then we'd be delightedto hear from you.What the school offers its staffWhat you do here really counts. And weoffer a wide range of benefits and rewards to recognise the part you play inour success. Whether they benefit your finances, your wellbeing, or yourfamily, in or outside work. From careerprogression and working and making a difference within your local community, toa whole range of financial discounts and benefits, working at Co-op AcademiesTrust isn't just your standard job.Commitment to safeguardingCo-op Academies Trust as an aware employer is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. We value variety and individual differences, and aim to create a culture, environment and practices at all levels which encompass acceptance, respect and inclusion. All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to Co-operative values and principles.Applying for the jobApply for the job by following the link below.CVs are not accepted.Visas cannot be sponsored.