Teaching Assistant

Kidgate Academy; Louth; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

Kidgate Academy in Lincolnshire is seeking a versatile Teaching Assistant to join our team. You will support students and staff, with a focus on inclusion for all and strategies for children with SEND.

You will work 1:1 with children who need extra help and assist the class teacher with groups or individual tasks. The role also involves supporting social, emotional and behavioural needs.

The school values teamwork, a calm manner, and a willingness to be involved in all aspects of school life.

Qualifications

• Good literacy and communication skills are essential.
• Be adaptable and willing to engage in all aspects of school life.
• Ability to support children with SEND and behavioural needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist students, including those with SEN, to maximise access to the curriculum.
• Support the class teacher with groups or individuals in the classroom.
• Promote and support the Academy behaviour policy and student well‑being.

Skills

Good literacy

Teamwork

Adaptable

Inclusion focus

Job description

Teaching Assistant

20 Per Week

Monday - Friday 8.45 - 12.45

LGAT 5 £26,445 pro rata. Actual Salary: £12,111.81

Term time + Inset days (195 days per year)

Closing Date: 5 October

We are seeking to recruit a versatile Teaching Assistant who will play a key role in supporting students and staff at our Academy. We are looking for someone who believes in inclusion for all students and is able to implement strategies to support children with SEND. Responsibilities will include working 1:1 to support children with additional needs and supporting the class teacher with groups of children or individuals in the classroom. The role will involve working with children to support any social, emotional or behavioural needs.

• To assist students, including those with SEN, to maximise access to the curriculum,
  
• To work under the direction of the teacher in a class based environment using teaching aides and other methods of support
• To help support and promote the Academy behaviour policy

Whilst experience is not necessary, you must have a good standard of literacy, be adaptable and willing to be involved in all aspects of school life, have a calm manner and be able to work as part of a team.

Lincolnshire Gateway Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In line with our safer recruitment practices and statutory guidance on Keeping Children Safe in Education, all applicants must be willing to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Additional pre-employment checks will also be carried out including online/social media check, satisfactory references and any other appropriate checks necessary in order to assess the suitability to work with children