Casual Teaching Assistant Level 1

Eastern Learning Alliance; Girton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Learning Alliance is seeking a Teaching Assistant to join our Special Needs Team under the direction of the SENCO. You will help students participate in lessons, promote independence, and support high standards of achievement within a caring school environment.

We uphold safeguarding and equal opportunities; DBS checks are required. Applications should be submitted via the ELA form; CVs are not accepted. The school offers a supportive community and enrichment activities.

Qualifications

• Experience working with students on the autism spectrum or other needs is beneficial.
• Ability to support inclusive learning and adapt to different abilities.

Responsibilities

• Foster participation of students in lessons and school activities.
• Support students to become more independent learners.
• Help raise standards of achievement for all students.

Job description

We Require a Teaching Assistant To Work With Students As Part Of Our Special Needs Team Under The Direction Of The SENCO. Teaching Assistants Work Is Primarily To

• foster the participation of students in the school and academic processes of the college
• seek to enable student to become more independent learners
• help to raise standards of achievement for all students

We have unique opportunities, including: a generous music legacy, enriching after-school clubs and a supportive school community including a fantastic PTA, the Friends of Girton Glebe. These opportunities support my vision for the school; to create determined, resilient learners and empower our pupils to strive for excellence. As a school, we are innovative in realising the potential of all our students and we offer an excellent, supportive environment in which to work.

Our Trust is committed to equal opportunities, to safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff are expected to share this commitment and undergo the appropriate checks. All positions within the Trust are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references along with a Certificate of Good Conduct if applicable. Only applications submitted on using the ELA application form will be accepted. We do not accept applications by CV. You can view our safeguarding policy here.

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