Teaching Assistant

Thomas Deacon Academy; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a passionate Teaching Assistant to join their dedicated team. This role involves supporting students, particularly those with special needs, to access learning activities and develop essential skills. You will work closely with students, fostering respectful relationships and providing personal care when necessary. The Academy offers a supportive environment with excellent resources and training opportunities, ensuring you are well-prepared to make a significant impact on young learners' lives. If you are committed to transforming lives through education, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Commitment to ensuring pupil safety and access to learning.
• Ability to support personal and intimate care for students.

Responsibilities

• Work with students in the classroom and small groups.
• Support students to access learning activities according to their needs.

Skills

Support for pupils with special needs

Establishing supportive relationships

Classroom management

Education

Experience working with children

Training in special educational needs

Job description

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 32.5 hours, 39 weeks per annum (term time plus one week)

Working pattern: Monday Friday 8.30am 3.30pm

Salary: Pathway 3 , £19,778 - £21,091 (FTE £26,409 - £28,163)

Site: Queen Katharine Academy

Closing date: 9am on Monday 19th May

Start date: ASAP

Please note the trust may decide to withdraw the advert before the closing date or interview suitable candidates prior to the advert closing.

Are you passionate about education and eager to make a difference in young learners lives?

Are you able to provide support for pupils, especially those with special needs?

Are you committed to ensuring our pupils' safety and access to learning activities?

If so, join our team of teaching assistants who want to make a difference to our students!

Your Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work with students in the classroom and with small groups, supporting them to access learning activities to meet their needs. There may also be occasions where you are required to support students in providing personal and intimate care as some of our students need assistance with everyday activities. You will establish mutually respectful and supportive relationships with our students. The role will be both challenging and rewarding and although experience of working with secondary school-aged students would be an advantage, it is not essential: we would consider personality and commitment of the utmost importance. Full training will be given.

About Us

We cater for students with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, including those with Education Health and Care Plans. We have recently moved to a new and exciting bespoke area within the setting, offering superb facilities to meet our students needs. The department is well resourced and includes fantastic practitioners. We are looking to appoint a colleague who shares our vision and determination to help every student achieve their potential.

Collaboration, educational research and professional development are at the core of how the schools within Thomas Deacon Education Trust work together. With a clear focus on colleagues at all levels, the Trust is well placed to provide great opportunities. At Queen Katharine Academy, you will be given effective support to develop as an outstanding Teaching Assistant.

Why work for us?:

Join Thomas Deacon Education Trust and be part of a dedicated team committed to "working together to transform lives through education. To learn more about the benefits we have on offer, check out our video here: Employee Benefits

At TDET, 95% of our new employees highly rate our induction programme. Benefit from the unwavering support of our dedicated staff, ensuring you feel welcomed and well-prepared from day one.

Ready to transform lives through education? Apply now and make a difference!

TDET - Working together to transform lives through education

Thomas Deacon Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Academy will require the successful candidate to provide satisfactory references and undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

At Thomas Deacon Education Trust, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Join us in fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where all contributions are valued.

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