Relief Teaching Assistant (Grade 2)

MyNewTerm; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Greenacre School in Barnsley is seeking a Grade 2 Teaching Assistant on a casual contract. You will support pupils across the school day, working under a teacher to promote academic and personal development.

Ideal candidates will have GCSEs in Maths and English or strong numeracy, experience with SEN, and the ability to build positive relationships. The role offers a flexible schedule and benefits through the Wellspring Trust.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English or equivalent numeracy and literacy.
• Experience or interest in working with children with SEN/SEND.
• Ability to relate to children and build positive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Getting the classroom ready for lessons.
• Supporting the children in class with reading, visual learning and messy play.
• Helping those who need extra support - 1-1 and group work.
• Completing pupils record plans.
• Personal Care.

Skills

GCSE Maths and English

Experience with SEN / SEND

Job description

ABOUT US

Greenacre School is one of the UK’s largest special schools, educating over 300 children and young people aged 3 to 19 with severe and complex learning disabilities. In addition to the main site, the school has a number of satellite classes, which are based within local mainstream settings. This model supports Greenacre’s steadfast commitment to social inclusion. We are also very proud to be an OUTSTANDING school with Ofsted. We work hard to achieve and maintain this together.

THE ROLE

We are seeking to recruit colleagues who require the flexibility offered by a casual contract. These colleagues will play an important role across our school providing both regular and ad hoc support for our pupils as well as providing cover for full time members of staff.

As a Grade 2 Teaching Assistant, you will offer more than classroom support. You will make connections, develop relationships and lead our pupils on the path to a bright future. This will include working under the guidance of a teacher to support the academic and personal development of children throughout the school day. This includes:

• Getting the classroom ready for lessons
• Supporting the children in class with reading, visual learning and messy play
• Helping those who need extra support - 1-1 and group work
• Completing pupils record plans

• Personal Care

THE CANDIDATE

• GCSE Maths and English or a good level of numeracy and literacy skills
• Experience or interest in working with children/ young people with SEN / SEND needs
• Ability to relate to children and younger people to build positive relationships
• Patience, understanding, a willingness to learn and the drive to help our pupils thrive

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be willing to complete all safer recruitment checks in line with KCSiE
• Casual staff will be required to attend appropriate training
• Casual staff will be required to provide availability for a minimum of 2 weeks
• Staff will be paid on the 15th of each month on receipt of submitted timesheet

SALARY/HOURS

Hourly rate for a casual grade 2 Teaching Assistant is £13.27 per hour + amazing benefits working for our Wellspring trust.

This is a flexible position, we will consider all availability.

If this post isn't suitable for you or you are looking for a different contract, check out our other vacancies. You can find these here.

NEXT STEPS

We will be interviewing continuously as applicants are received, so early applications are encouraged.

We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.

We want our people to reflect our diverse communities and create a safe space in which everyone belongs. We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds and especially those from under-represented groups including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks and appropriate references. All posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the advertised closing date.