Art & DT Technology Technician (3D Product Design & Art)

Polaris Inc.; Brighouse; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Gym Access

Onsite car park

Discounted Nursery

Job summary

Polaris Multi Academy Trust in Brighouse is seeking a dedicated teaching assistant to support the teaching and learning of Design Technology and Art. You will prepare materials, assist in classrooms, and help develop resources to raise pupil potential.

You will support across the Faculty including Food, Art, Textiles and Product Design, ensure health and safety, and help create engaging display materials for whole-school use. Term-time, 37 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Provide practical support to the teaching and learning of Design Technology and Art.
• Prepare materials and resources for lessons.
• Support across the Faculty: Food, Art, Textiles and Product Design as required.
• Assist in the classroom, supporting the teacher with health and safety practices.
• Develop, prepare and implement whole school display materials.
• Ensure a safe and effective working environment in the Faculty.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and provisioning lesson resources.
• Support teachers in delivering practical DT & Art sessions.
• Help maintain classroom health and safety standards.
• Contribute to school-wide display materials and displays.

Skills

Design Tech knowledge

Art knowledge

Classroom support

Team collaboration

Job description

We have a relentless focus on working to provide the best possible support to ensure that all our students reach their full potential. You will be joining one of the top performing non-selective schools in the local area, having just recorded the best results the school has ever seen. We have a strong focus on high standards and aspirations, built around the simple message that teaching is the most important thing we do. You will be a key member of the Faculty team, providing practical support to the teaching and learning of DT & Art. Reporting to the Director of Faculty, you will prepare material and resources for lessons, assist in the classroom and develop, prepare and implement whole school display materials.

Core Purpose

• To provide practical support to the teaching and learning of Design Technology and Art
• Prepare materials and resources for lessons
• Supporting all subjects across the Faculty; Food, Art, Textiles and Product Design, as required.
• Assist in the classroom, supporting the teacher with their health and safety practices
• Develop, prepare and implement whole school display materials
• To ensure there is a safe and effective working environment in the Faculty

Please refer to the Job Pack for details of the full job description and person specification.

What we offer

• A strong support team which is focused on providing a first class service for the academy.
• An environment that supports professional development.
• Opportunities to share and develop good practice.
• Free Gym Access (at Rastrick High School).
• Onsite car park.
• Discounted Nursery (at Smarties Nursery)
• Ability to work with and contribute to your team.
• Excellent literacy and numeracy competency.
• Confidence, enthusiasm and a passion for learning.
• The ability to build good working relationships.
• The ability to promote positive behaviour.-
• The ability to promote positive behaviour.

Polaris Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments will be subject to receipt of satisfactory enhanced DBS check, pre-employment checks and probation period.

You will be working 37 hours per week - Monday to Friday, term time only, including training days plus one week.