Teaching Assistant

Warden Park Secondary Academy; Cuckfield; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Warden Park Secondary Academy is seeking enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to join the Additional Learning Support team. The role supports SEND/EHCP students in mainstream classes and intervention sessions, with term-time hours and 30 hours per week as the basis for salary.

We welcome both full-time and part-time applications. The successful candidate will contribute to a positive learning environment and build strong, supportive relationships with vulnerable students, with training in our

Responsibilities

• Support students to access lessons across the school
• Develop an understanding of the needs of the students you will be working with
• Build students’ self-esteem and confidence
• Monitor, record and report on student progress
• Work 1:1 or in small groups with students

Job description

TEACHING ASSISTANTS

Term Time Only

Full time and part time applications will be considered

Permanent and fixed term opportunities available

SLT pay grade C £25,615 - £26,017 per annum fte. (Actual salary: £17,366.18 - £17,638.73 based on 30 hours per week)

We are looking to appoint enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistants to join our supportive and successful Additional Learning Support team. The role involves working closely with our SEND/EHCP students across a range of subjects to support students’ learning in mainstream classes and in specific Intervention sessions.

As a Teaching Assistant you would:

1. Support students to access lessons across the school;
2. Develop an understanding of the needs of the students you will be working with;
3. Build students’ self-esteem and confidence;
4. Monitor, record and report on student progress;
5. Work 1:1 or in small groups with students.

If you have a genuine passion for education, and a desire to make a positive difference, excellent organisation and communication skills and a friendly and professional manner then we would be interested to hear from you.The successful candidate will be able to establish a positive, supportive relationship with our more vulnerable students.They will be flexible and able to adapt both to the developing needs of the students and the requirements of the teacher and department.The ability to work calmly under pressure and a willingness to learn and work with our digital systems will be required.

First aid/diabetic experience is preferred but not essential.

If you have any questions, please contact us at [e-mail]

Please note, we reserve the right to close and interview early if sufficient suitable applications have been received.