Graduate Teaching Assistant

SummaryHarris Girls' Academy Bromley is looking for a Graduate Teaching Assistant to support individuals and groups of students to enable access to learning, contributing to the development and maintenance of a purposeful, nurturing learning environment.About UsAt Harris Girls Academy Bromley we have built a school community where we hold character and academic excellence in equally high regard. Progress 8 for the school was in the top 100 in the country last year, and we were the only school from this group with a student body that has above average disadvantage, and below average EAL. Learning, curriculum, and pedagogy is exemplary here. Although we believe that these results lead to a tangible improvement in the opportunities of our young people we are equally proud of the way we see our students conduct themselves in our classrooms and corridors on the day to day. In the commitment they demonstrate in the library and the drama studio, or in the resilience they demonstrate in the sports hall and the textiles room. It is a privilege to teach students at Bromley. We believe that we have built something special here through a leadership at all levels philosophy of constant improvement, and listening to our students, staff, and wider community. Leadership at HGABR means constantly reviewing and reinventing our approach, as we respond to the new opportunities and challenges of our young people present and seek to improve the education they receive. Leadership at HGABR considers that the academy exists as an important community organisation that has an impact on a significant number of lives, and we believe that stewarding this organisation is a responsibility that requires dedication and excellence from us.Main Areas of ResponsibilityYour responsibilities will include: Supervising and supporting identified students, in 1:1, group or whole class situations, ensuring their safety and access to learning Assisting in the development of appropriate resources, schemes of work and teaching strategies, working with the teacher to ensure the provision supports each identified student's learning needs Assisting in evaluating identified students' progress through agreed assessment activities Providing detailed and regular feedback to teachers on students' achievement, progress and needs Leading small group sessions and interventions as appropriate Attending to the students' personal needs where required Supporting with behaviour management, using appropriate strategies in line with academy policy Contributing to creating a purposeful and supportive learning environment Undertaking structured and agreed learning activities/teaching programmes as appropriate, adjusting activities to ensure achievement of learning goals Qualifications & ExperienceWe would like to hear from you if you have: Qualifications to degree level or equivalent Some knowledge of strategies in working with young people with challenging behaviours Knowledge of some of the social issues facing students from disadvantaged backgrounds Awareness 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.Next StepsIf you have any questions about this opportunity, please send us an email, or call to arrange a conversation. Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. This will be helpful for you when completing your application, and throughout the recruitment process. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may interview and offer to a candidate before the closing date. Please note that we only accept applications submitted before the closing date via our careers website. Professional Development & BenefitsOur people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level. In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.Safeguarding NoticeThe 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. Equal OpportunitiesThe Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment. Join our Talent Network Recruitment of ex-offenders statement Diversity and equality notice Before you start your application... Email communication Please remember to check your junk mail folders for our email communications. You will receive a confirmation email once you submit, or save the progress, of your application. Please check your junk/spam folder and add us to your safe senders list to ensure all future email communication is received. This is important to ensure you are kept up to date on the status of your application and to avoid delays in the recruitment process. Applying online We strongly advise that you complete the personal information section first and then save the progress of your application. You can return at any time to update and complete the rest of the application. Please ensure you regularly save the progress of your application to avoid losing any data. Once saved, you will receive an email with instruction on how to retrieve your application using a unique code. To submit an application, you'll need to have ready: Personal information about you Details of your education and employment history Details of any qualifications and training gained A CV and/or supporting statement to upload Using your CV or LinkedIn profile to apply: To reduce the application time, you will have the option to upload a CV or use your LinkedIn profile when applying for the job. The information in your CV or LinkedIn profile will auto populate the relevant sections of the online application, but please ensure you check this before submitting. If you have applied to work with us before, you can reuse and update an existing application. Need any help and support? Visit our Help and Support page for FAQs and support with completing your application. We look forward to receiving your application.