Level 3 Teaching Assistant, at Alder Community High
Job Description
Job title: Level 3 Teaching Assistant, at Alder Community High
Company: Alder Community High
Job description: Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Grade E. SCP 11 £20,068 to SCP 16 £21,848 (Actual Salary, TTO)
Hours: 32.5 Hours per Week, term time only
Working pattern: Monday – Friday, 8am – 3.10pm
Base Location: Alder Community High, Mottram Old Road, Gee Cross, Hyde, SK14 5NJ
Closing Date: Friday 22 March 2024
Assessment Date: To be arranged
Required: As soon as possible
Job overview
Are you an inspiring teaching assistant looking for your next challenge?
Alder Community High School has a fantastic and rare opportunity for a highly motivated and driven individual to join our SEND support team. We would like to appoint a level 3 Teaching Assistant who is dedicated, hardworking and committed to raising standards and improving the life chances of young people. This is a challenging yet incredibly rewarding role working with 11-16 students to raise standards and attainment.
We promote inclusion of all students and recognise students’ entitlement to a broad and balanced curriculum whilst meeting their individual needs. We recognise that some students may require more support than others and we aim to plan accordingly. Every individual is valued, learning is enjoyed, success is celebrated, and responsibility is shared enabling our students to grow into responsible citizens who play a full and active role in society.
The post holder will work under the guidance of teaching/senior staff and within an agreed system of supervision, to implement agreed work programmes with individuals/groups, in or out of the classroom. You will provide support in addressing the needs of students who need particular help to overcome barriers to learning. This will include a wide range of duties including, supervision of students, exam invigilation, data inputting, preparation and maintenance of resources and materials, and supporting trips and activities as required.
Alder is a rewarding place to be. We have built a culture where staff feel valued and supported. We recognise the benefits of staff working in a productive, healthy, and flourishing workplace, and we work hard to ensure the wellbeing of everyone.
The successful candidate must possess the skills and determination to make a significant difference to the lives of our students. You will need to have excellent communication and the ability to build positive relationships with young people and their families. Your enthusiasm and proactive ‘can do’ attitude will be amongst your strengths. If this sounds like you, and you also have an organised approach to your work with meticulous attention to detail then we would love to hear from you.
This is a fixed term appointment. The normal hours of work are 32.5 hours per week: Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 3:10pm. This includes a 40-minute unpaid break. Additional holidays cannot be taken during term time.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to satisfactory enhanced status checks from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Applications should be completed and submitted online via the TES portal by 9am on Friday 22nd March 2024
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Reference Number: SCH364
salary from
£20,068
contract
permanent
working hours
term time part time
application deadline
9 00 am
