Senior Teaching Assistant

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Wigston; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive professional development

Pension scheme

Staff wellbeing service

Financial wellbeing service

Free parking

Job summary

Birkett House School in Wigston is seeking a permanent full-time Senior Teaching Assistant to join the Wigston site. You will support the teacher in teaching and learning and help direct other teaching assistants within the class team. The school offers a comprehensive professional development programme and a competitive pension scheme.

The role is term-time only with 32.50 hours per week, 8.30am to 3.45pm. Starting salary £20,172 pro rata; FTE £26,832.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 (or working towards this level) or equivalent higher qualification.
• Maths/English qualification to NVQ level 2.

Responsibilities

• Support the teacher in delivering teaching and learning for pupils.
• Direct other teaching assistants within the class team.

Skills

NVQ level 3

Maths/English NVQ2

Education

NVQ level 3 or equivalent

Maths/English NVQ2

Job description

Senior Teaching Assistants – Wigston Site

Permanent RolesBirkett House School has vacancies for permanent full-time Senior Teaching Assistants based at our main Wigston site to commence as soon as possible.Birkett House is a very popular and successful all age special school for pupils with learning difficulties. We are a multi-sited school in South Leicestershire and we are currently looking for a full-time Senior Teaching Assistant at our Wigston site. The main school site is in Wigston and we also have inclusion units at Thistly Meadow Primary School (Blaby), Little Hill Primary School (Wigston), Thomas Estley Community College (Broughton Astley) and a purpose built Senior Department based in Countesthorpe.

Job Information

A Senior Teaching Assistant is an integral member of a class team who works closely to support the teacher in providing the teaching and learning of children and directing other teaching assistants operating within the class team. The school provides a comprehensive professional development programme. Please refer to the job description and person specification for further information about the role.

Qualifications required

NVQ level 3 (or working towards this level) or equivalent higher qualification. Maths/English qualification to NVQ level 2.

Contract type

Term time only (+ 5 training days)

Contract term

Full time Permanent

Salary

Starting Salary grade 7, point 11-14. Pro rata salary based on 32.50 hours per week (Wigston site) term time contract - actual salary starts at £20,172 (Wigston), FTE £26,832

Working hours

32.50 hrs/wk 8.30am to 3.45pm (Wigston Site)

Benefits

• Comprehensive professional development programme
• Competitive pension scheme
• Staff wellbeing service
• Financial wellbeing service
• Free parking

You'll work with

• delightful children who will make you laugh every day
• enthusiastic, dedicated staff, committed to ensuring the best outcomes for all pupils
• a warm and welcoming team

Applications will go through a two-stage process.

Stage 1 - Shortlisted candidates will be expected to spend half a day in school with a class group and you will be required to lead a short lesson, with planning provided in advance (this visit is essential to the interview procedure). This will be your time to shine and show us your capabilities, experience and knowledge. It will also give you the chance to see what it is like working in our school and will give you the opportunity to ask any questions regarding the role. Stage 2 - Our classes will then provide their feedback, which will enable us to make a decision on whether you will progress to the interview stage.

Safeguarding Statement

Birkett House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is designated as a regulated activity and requires enhanced criminal records check for a regulated activity (including a barred list). Please note shortlisted candidates may be subject to online searches to determine suitability to work with children and keep them safe.