Beacon Teaching Assistant

JOHN SMEATON ACADEMY; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Leeds is looking for an inspirational Beacon Teaching Assistant to support teachers in delivering a tailored curriculum for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The successful candidate should possess good numeracy and literacy skills, as well as experience working with children. The role includes a commitment to the continued professional development of staff, and benefits such as a pension scheme and employee assistance programs are offered.

Benefits

Membership of a pension scheme

Commitment to professional development

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age.

Responsibilities

• Support the teacher in implementing a curriculum to meet individual needs.
• Work under the instruction of teaching/senior staff within the Beacon department.

Skills

Good numeracy skills

Good literacy skills

Ability to relate well to children and young people

Job description

About the role

John Smeaton Academy is seeking to recruit an inspirational colleague to the role of Beacon Teaching Assistant. The successful candidate will work under the direct instruction of teaching/senior staff within the Beacon department – our mainstream academy SEND and Inclusion provision – to support the teacher on implementing a curriculum tailored to individual needs, enabling pupils to reach their full potential.

Responsibilities

Work under the direct instruction of teaching/senior staff within the Beacon department to support the teacher in implementing a curriculum tailored to individual needs, enabling pupils to reach their full potential.

Qualifications

• Good numeracy/literacy skills.
• Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age.
• Ability to relate well to children and young people.

Benefits

• Membership of a teacher or local government pension scheme, depending on the role.
• A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• £2k Cycle to work scheme.

About us

At the heart of all that we do is our core values – Kindness, Ambition, Dedication and Respect. Our students, their parents/carers and our colleagues are committed to the mission of the academy, ensuring that all young people ‘Secure the Gift of Choice’ regardless of socio‑economic background.

Additional Information

• CVs are not accepted; electronic applications only.
• Closing date for applications: Apply Now.
• Interviews will take place: TBC.
• PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will be shortlisted and invited to interview while this advert remains live; if a successful candidate is found the advert will be withdrawn.
• All staff and volunteers must share a commitment to safeguarding the welfare of children; the successful candidate will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and barring service check.
• We promote diversity and aim to establish a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.
• Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK – UK or Irish citizen, EU Settlement scheme or other relevant work visa.
• As a sponsor licence holder, we only provide sponsorship for teacher vacancies.