Advanced Teaching Assistant

Barlby High School; Barlby; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension scheme

Occupational Health

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Free on site Parking

CPD opportunities

Job summary

Barlby High School is seeking an Advanced Teaching Assistant to join our caring community. The role is 32.5 hours per week, term-time only, with responsibilities including delivering targeted interventions and emotional support to help pupils access learning.

You will work closely with teachers, SENDCo and senior leaders to ensure all students, including those with additional needs, thrive academically and personally.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• GCSE level 4 (or equivalent) in literacy and numeracy required.
• Ability to adapt support and foster inclusive education.

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted interventions and emotional support to remove barriers to learning.
• Collaborate with teachers, SENDCo and senior leaders to enable access to curriculum.
• Promote positive wellbeing and nurture an engaging classroom environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Literacy

Numeracy

Education

Level 3 qualification

GCSE English & Maths 4+

Job description

We are looking to appoint an Advanced Teaching Assistant for 32.5 Hours per Week, on a Term Time only basis to join our team at Barlby High School

Barlby High School is a friendly, warm and caring community school with staff that are fully committed to supporting students and each other in bringing the school's vision to life. The school is on a transformational journey and we are looking for a colleague to join us on that journey. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated, inspirational individual, and who is passionate about outstanding education and developing the whole child.

The Advanced Teaching Assistant will have a passion for inclusive education and helping to develop a nurturing environment where every child feels valued and empowered to succeed. This role is central to promoting positive wellbeing, involving the delivery of targeted interventions and emotional support to help overcome barriers to learning so all children can access classroom teaching. You will use your expertise to adapt support, develop independence and collaborate closely with teachers, our SENDCo and other senior leaders to ensure all pupils, including those with additional needs, can access a rich and engaging curriculum and thrive both academically and personally.

To succeed, you should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, good literacy and numeracy skills at GCSE Level 4 or equivalent, and a relevant Level 3 qualification (or equivalent).

What we can offer:

• Experienced and supportive School Leadership Team

• Opportunities for staff to develop through Continuous Professional Development

• Local Government Pension scheme

• Occupational Health

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Cycle to work scheme

• Free on site Parking

Job Details

Hours of Work: 32.5 Hours per Week, Term Time Only

Position Type: Permanent Post

Line Manager: SENDCo

Travel Required: No

The salary is dependent on current qualifications and experience, please see the attached job description for more information

Application Process

Interviews will take place as soon as possible after the closing date.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks.

Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the Trust. On joining you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice and to safeguard our children and young people.