Teaching Assistant

Queen Katharine Academy; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Queen Katharine Academy is seeking a passionate Teaching Assistant to support students' learning, especially those with special needs. This permanent position offers a rewarding opportunity to impact students' lives positively. Join a dedicated team within a well-resourced educational framework, fostering growth and collaboration.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive induction programme

Qualifications

• Personality and commitment are of utmost importance.
• Experience with secondary school-aged students is advantageous.
• Full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Support students to access learning activities in the classroom.
• Work with small groups and establish supportive relationships.
• Occasionally assist students with personal and intimate care.

Skills

Support for pupils

Empathy

Communication

Job description

Teaching Assistant

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 23rd June

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 Trustis 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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