Level 3 Teaching Assistant

INSPIRE LEARNING TRUST; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school seeks a Level 3 Teaching Assistant to support secondary students. The role includes working primarily with pupils needing additional help to access the curriculum. The successful candidate will possess strong communication skills, relevant GCSE qualifications, and a commitment to safeguarding.

Benefits

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Specsavers Eye Care Vouchers

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounted Gym Membership

Teachers / Local Government pension schemes

Free parking at all sites

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting secondary education is essential.
• Must have GCSEs in Mathematics and English.
• Commitment to child's safeguarding is critical.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in accessing education and curriculum.
• Implement agreed work plans for individuals and groups.
• Ensure pupils make measurable academic and personal progress.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Experience supporting secondary students

Commitment to safeguarding

Education

GCSE A*-C or 9-5 in Mathematics

GCSE A*-C or 9-5 in English

Job description

About Us:

Inspire Learning Trust is a Multi Academy Trust based in Rotherham which also includes Oakwood High School, Sitwell Junior School, Thomas Rotherham College and Winterhill School.

Benefits:

Inspire Learning Trust are proud to be an accredited living wage employer. As a Level 3 Teaching Assistantyou can access the following benefits as part of the Trust:

• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Specsavers Eye Care Vouchers
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• £10 per annum Gym Membership
• Exercise Classes
• Discounted Evening Language Classes
• Discounted Sports Facility Hire
• Free Urban Yoga Classes
• Teachers / Local Government pension schemes
• Westfield Health Salary Sacrifice scheme
• Free parking at all sites
• Blue light card eligibility

About the role:

• The Level 3 Teaching Assistant role is based at Oakwood High School, Rotherham, South Yorkshire,S60 2UH
• 37 hours per week, 192 days per year (term time)
• We offer a positive working environment, we care about our learners, and we care about our staff, all of whom know and appreciate that. The successful Level 3 Teaching Assistantwill have the opportunity to be part of this, contributing to this culture and developing it further.
• As a Trust we are truly community based and committed to developing a set of shared values through every aspect of our work. These values are the development of respect, responsibility, resourcefulness, resilience, reflection, risk taking and relationships.

Key duties:

The successful Level 3 Teaching Assistantwill:

• Work with pupils primarily within the additional provision, who need support and empower them to access the school day and curriculum.
• Implement agreed work with individuals andgroups.
• Ensure all pupils make measurable academic and / or personal progress.

About you:

The successful Level 3 Teaching Assistant should have:

• Experience supporting secondary students
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• GCSE A*-C or 9 - 5 in Mathematics, English or equivalent
• Commitment to safeguarding

How to apply:

Applicants are required to apply via our online application form which is available on our website. Click ‘Apply’ below and you will be directed to our website.

Safeguarding/Safer Recruitment:

• Please note, we operate Safer Recruitment and we do not accept CVs or CV attachments, all applicants must complete an application form in full.
• Inspire Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, other workers, and volunteers to share this commitment. The Trust is an equal opportunities employer and operates a no smoking policy in all its workplaces. We undertake to make any reasonable adjustments to a job or workplace to counteract any disadvantages a disabled person may face.
• Our safer recruitment processes include online searches which will be done as part of due diligence checks ahead of interview. Employees will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive checking process including references from current and previous employers, right to work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list.