TA Assistant

Classroom Assistant
Job Type
Part Time, Fixed Term
5 hours per week, Monday Friday, Term Time plus one week
The Academy is a popular, 11 to 18 Academy which is continually developing to meet the demands of providing the highest quality education for all students. The Academy joined the Trust (SET) in June 2020 which was an exciting and important development for the school. They are committed to bringing like-minded schools together to work in partnership to develop a world class education.
With effect from June 2024, or earlier, they are seeking to appoint a Classroom Assistant to join the Academys Student Support Team.
This position is linked to individual Year 9 student who will need help and support in lessons to be able to access their learning and make progress. As such, this role is fixed term for the duration of the students academic career at the Academy (Year 9 to Year 11 and possibly thereafter, Sixth Form).
To help prepare and maintain an orderly and supportive environment in classrooms and throughout the Academy, including assisting with learning activities, setting up required equipment/resources where appropriate and assisting with supervisory duties.
To administer intervention packages under the direction of the teacher, senior staff or the SENCO.
To assist with the supervision of an individual student out of lesson times, including before and after school and accompany teaching staff and the student on visits, trips out and out of school activities as required.
To promote excellent student behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encourage the student to take responsibility for their personal behaviour. To foster and maintain constructive and supportive relationships with parents and carers, exchanging appropriate information, facilitating their support for their childs behaviour, attendance, progress, access and attitude to learning and supporting home to school community links.
These include help with all aspects of personal care and dressing, caring for the sick, injured and distressed student, giving First Aid/medicine or accompanying the student to a health centre or hospital as necessary.
To be aware of and comply with policies regarding safeguarding, health and safety, confidentiality and Data Protection and equality in the workplace, manual handling and complete all mandatory training around these topics.
English/Literacy and Maths/Numeracy qualifications at Level 2 or equivalent.
NVQ 3 or equivalent in teaching assistance or equivalent experience.
Educated to at Least Level 3.
Experience of working with children of the relevant age in a school, college, care, health service, social care or youth environment.
Ability to relate well to children and adults.
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable Education Trust, please click apply to be redirected to their website where you can complete your application.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore all applicants must be prepared to undergo a number of checks to confirm their suitability (including an enhanced DBS) to work with children and young people. In accordance with the Department of Education, Keeping Children Safe in Education, references will be sought on all short-listed candidates before interview where possible.