Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Peterlee; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support students in their journey towards independence and work experience. This role involves collaborating with tutors to deliver essential subjects like Maths and English while fostering a positive learning environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate high expectations for student behavior and possess the ability to motivate diverse learners, including those with additional needs. Join a team committed to enriching the educational experience and promoting a culture of aspiration and success.

Qualifications

• Teaching Assistant qualification Level 2 or commitment to obtain it.
• Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths or commitment to obtain them.

Responsibilities

• Support Tutor in delivering English, Maths, and vocational subjects.
• Provide one-to-one support to learners with empathy and patience.
• Contribute to regular student reviews to build self-belief.

Skills

Motivational Skills

Behaviour Management

Empathy

Independence in Teaching

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification Level 2

Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths

Job description

Job Description

You will be supporting the delivery of Maths and English, vocational Qualifications, and enrichment elements to help our students prepare for independence and work experience.

We expect every team member to work collaboratively and flexibly, with specific accountabilities including:

• Supporting our Tutor to deliver English, Maths and ICT Functional Skills, GCSE English and Maths resits, and a vocational subject (currently BTEC Work skills) over four teaching days.
• Supporting the Placement and Progression Officer to plan and deliver employability workshops, supporting guest speakers, and providing enrichment activities.
• Providing support to learners on a one-to-one basis and in small groups, with empathy, respect, and patience, acknowledging the challenges our students face.
• Contributing to regular student reviews, using these opportunities to build students’ self-belief and confidence.
• Supporting the tutor in addressing any poor behaviour appropriately.
• Promoting a culture of expectation and aspiration at the school, where students believe they can learn, grow, and succeed.

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Qualifications

• A Teaching Assistant qualification at Level 2 or above, or a commitment to obtaining this qualification.
• Level 2 qualifications in English and maths, or a commitment to obtaining these qualifications.

Essential Skills and Experience

• High expectations of pupils’ behaviour and strategies for working with challenging pupils.
• Ability to motivate and encourage children appropriately.
• Experience of teaching children with EAL, SEN, Speech and language difficulties, and other complex needs.
• Ability to work independently, supported by the teacher, with groups or individual pupils.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Experience of teaching in an alternative provision environment.
• Understanding of curriculum, particularly literacy and numeracy requirements.
• Successful work with disaffected and emotionally vulnerable pupils.

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Additional Information

Salary: £20,457.62 - £21,659.48 pro-rata (based on £23,575 - £24,960 full-time equivalent per annum)

Contract: 37 hours per week, term-time only, 39 weeks per annum.

Access to a personal vehicle is required.

Catch22 is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening. Employment is contingent upon an enhanced DBS check.

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Interviews will be scheduled as suitable candidates are identified; early application is encouraged.

At Catch22, we value equality, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to equal opportunity and to delivering our vision of building a strong society where everyone has support, purpose, and a good place to live.

Catch22 adheres to rigorous safeguarding and safer recruitment practices, ensuring all individuals are appropriately checked.

Please note, an online search will be conducted as part of due diligence, involving a search of publicly available information and social media.