Educational Teaching Assistant (ETA)

Upper Batley High School; Batley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Upper Batley High School, part of Batley Multi Academy Trust, is seeking an Educational Teaching Assistant to provide guidance, care and support to pupils, particularly those with special educational needs. The role focuses on supporting learning and welfare alongside teaching and other support colleagues.

The ideal candidate will handle challenging situations with a collaborative approach and an interest in secondary education.

Qualifications

• Experience in a support or teaching assistant role
• Ability to deal with difficult situations
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance, care and support to young people with special educational needs
• Support the learning and welfare of learners
• Work as part of a team with teaching and other support staff

Skills

Teaching assistant experience

Job description

An Educational Teaching Assistant post at Upper Batley High School, an 11-16 school in Batley Multi Academy Trust. The role centres on giving guidance, care and support to pupils with special educational needs, while helping their learning and welfare alongside teaching and support colleagues. It suits someone with an interest in secondary education who can handle difficult situations and work within a team. Visa sponsorship is not available, and the post can start as soon as possible.

What the job involves

• Provide guidance, care and support to young people with special educational needs
• Support the learning and welfare of learners
• Work as part of a team with teaching and other support staff

Experience

• Experienced in a support or teaching assistant role

Skills & knowledge

• Ability to deal with difficult situations
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check for regulated activity
• Prohibition from teaching check where applicable

Nice to have

• Efficient and enthusiastic approach
• Interest in secondary education

What’s offered

• Support to achieve career goals and aspirations