Teaching Assistant

Edlington Victoria Academy; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing package with 24h GP

Career development opportunities

Local Government Pension Scheme

Training and support

Job summary

Edlington Victoria Academy is seeking a Teaching Assistant to join our classroom support team within Exceed Learning Partnership. The role involves supporting pupils, contributing to literacy and numeracy activities, and assisting with behaviour management.

We value adaptable, team-orientated individuals with a passion for helping children succeed and experience in SEN. A TA2 or equivalent qualification with a valid first aid certificate is desirable.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English at grade 4-9 or equivalent.
• TA2 qualification or equivalent or relevant experience desirable.
• First aid certificate is desirable and may be required.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in small groups or one-to-one settings.
• Assist with classroom administration and learning activities.
• Support teachers with behaviour management and SEN needs.

Skills

Adaptable & Flexible

Team player

Literacy skills

Numeracy skills

Behaviour management

SEN understanding

Passion for children

Education

GCSE Maths and English (grades 4-9)

TA2 qualification or equivalent

First aid certificate

Job description

Your Role

The Directors of Exceed Learning Partnership and Governors of Edlington Victoria Academy are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to join our amazing classroom support team.

Edlington Victoria Academy is part of Exceed Learning Partnership, a Multi Academy Trust that currently comprises of 10 Academies, Bentley High Street Primary School, Carr Lodge Academy, Edlington Victoria Academy, Hall Cross Academy, Hill Top Academy, Rosedale Primary School, Sandringham Primary School, Sheep Dip Lane Academy, The Mallard Academy and Willow Primary School.

Are you passionate about improving the life chances of young people? Are you ambitious, passionate about the education of children and looking for a new challenge? This is an exciting opportunity for the successful applicant to use their skills and individuality and support us in our continuing journey of improvement.

Our ideal candidate will be:

• Adaptable and Flexible: No two days in a primary school are the same. Our Teaching Assistants need to be adaptable and ready to switch between different tasks and priorities, whether it's supporting a small group, working one-on-one with a pupil, or assisting with classroom administration.
• Able to work as part of a team: Our Teaching Assistants are an integral part of the school team. They must be able to work collaboratively with teachers and other staff. A proactive attitude is highly valued-taking the initiative to anticipate needs, offer assistance, and find ways to improve the learning experience without constant direction.
• Have a high level of literacy and Numeracy Skills: While not required to have the same specialist subject knowledge as a teacher, a strong foundation in literacy and numeracy is essential for helping pupils with core curriculum activities like reading and math.
• Able to implement our Behaviour Management strategies: Our Teaching Assistants understand how behaviour is linked to learning and emotional well-being.
• Have a good Understanding of Special Educational Needs (SEN): With inclusive education being standard practice, you will need to have an awareness of diverse learning needs. Experience or training in this area is a significant advantage.
• Have a Passion for Working with Children: A genuine enthusiasm for helping children succeed is the most fundamental quality. Our teaching Assistants play a critical role in fostering a positive learning environment.

Why work for Exceed Learning Partnership and at Edlington Victoria Academy?

At Edlington Victoria Academy, our aim is to foster a love of learning and develop enquiring minds to enable all our children to overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential.

We strive to ensure that our children value themselves as unique individuals, celebrating diversity and respecting differences. We work together as a community to enable all our children to grow to be responsible citizens and successful learners with high aspirations who know how to make a positive contribution to their community and the wider society.

Our Values permeate through everything we do and we expect our pupils to be ambitious to achieve their very best through being positive, self-motivated, engaged in their learning and independent in their decisions. There is a high focus on developing children's moral, spiritual, social and cultural understanding.

Education is a partnership between home and school and we place a great deal of emphasis on our partnership with parents and the community. We believe that children learn best when home and school work together.

Working in Exceed Learning Partnership will offer:

• Excellent career development
• Talented and hard-working professional colleagues who are committed to children's success across the curriculum
• The support of being part of a successful Multi Academy Trust
• Access to the most up-to-date training and development for Teaching Assistants
• Wonderful pupils and parents who support the school in all its aspirations
• A highly committed and supportive Academy Governing Board and Trust Board of Directors
• An inclusive ethos in which everyone is valued and respected
• An ethos where we promote and support the importance of physical, emotional and mental wellbeing
• Access to our comprehensive wellbeing support package in partnership with Schools Advisory Service which includes access to a wide range of services including 24-hour access to GP appointments, physiotherapy, counselling, weight management and wellbeing exercise and health plans.
• At Exceed Learning Partnership, we have a strong culture of school improvement, and professional development is at the heart of the Trust and all its academies. Our leaders have a wealth of knowledge and are highly experienced in improving outcomes for pupils.
• As a Trust, we are passionate about meeting the needs of all our learners, ensuring their happiness and making the most of their individual talents. The focus on developing a lifelong love of learning is underpinned by rigorous attention to the development of essential skills and tools. We are committed to providing the very best educational opportunities for the pupils of Edlington Victoria Academy and this is an exciting opportunity for you to join this team and 'make a difference.'

Informal Communication and visits to the academy are welcome. To arrange to visit us, please contact our Academy Business Manager, Lyndsey Dyer - [e-mail]

Exceed Learning Partnership is an inclusive, diverse, supportive organisation. We care deeply about inclusive working practice and diverse teams. We aim at all times to recruit the person who is most suitable to the job and welcome applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, sexuality, belief and disability.

The Directors and Governors of Exceed Learning Partnership are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants will undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers. The role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS certificate, the role is engaged in regulated activity and will therefore require a Children's Barred List Check. Shortlisted Applicants will be required to complete a self-disclosure.

If you have not heard from us within five days of the shortlisting date, then unfortunately on this occasion - your application has been unsuccessful.

Benefits

• Access to a comprehensive health and wellbeing support package that gives employees 24 hour access to GP appointments, weight management and a range of wellbeing activities
• Extensive career opportunities giving you the opportunity to grow and develop in your role with us
• Auto enrollment into Local Government Pension Scheme with South Yorkshire Pensions
• Access to the most up to date training and support

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English grade 4-9 (A-C) or equivalent essential
• Grade A* to C or level 4-9
• TA2 qualification or equivalent or relevant experience desirable

Skills

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge

• Ability to work with children to meet their individual targets essential
• To have a clear understanding of the National Curriculum and its application

Experience

• Experience of SEND
• Current first aid certificate

Personal Attributes

• Ability to empathise with children and young people essential
• Initiative and ability to prioritise one's own work essential
• Confidence and commitment essential
• Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels essential
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of a team essential
• High Degree of motivation for working with children and young people essential
• A desire to learn and develop essential
• Responsibility for own professional development essential
• Enthusiasm, displays drive and energy to achieve results essential
• Able to work flexibly to meet deadlines and respond to unplanned situations whilst providing a high level of customer service essential
• A willingness to be flexible where the need arises to meet the needs of the Academy essential

Relevant Skills

• Ability to use ICT systems: Microsoft office, Excel etc. essential
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills essential
• An ability to interpret legislation and regulations essential
• An ability to follow instruction essential
• A knowledge of strategies that enable teaching of mixed ability pupils and provide work which is differentiated to cater for the entire ability range essential
• Knowledge of how ICT is used to support pupils' learning and ability to use ICT effectively in the classroom setting essential
• A commitment to whole school improvement. essential
• To create a happy, challenging and effective learning environment

Safeguarding Information

Exceed Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices, outlined in our policy, and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.