Teaching Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking an exceptional Teaching Assistant to support students with diverse learning needs in Key Stage 3 & 4. This role involves providing classroom and pastoral support, guiding interventions, and collaborating with a dedicated team. Ideal candidates will have effective communication skills, a positive approach to behaviour support, and a commitment to the institution's vision.

Benefits

Cycle to Work Scheme

24/7 access to GP services

Cash healthcare plan

Staff Rewards Gateway

Smart Tech

Qualifications

• Effective and concise communication skills necessary for teamwork.
• Experience working with young people is essential.
• Ability to support students with diverse learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom and pastoral support for diverse needs.
• Guide interventions to help students overcome learning barriers.
• Collaborate with a team to drive standards and performance.

Skills

Commitment to vision and values

Proactivity

Effective communication

Experience with young people

Confidence in supporting behaviour

Job description

Overview

Maltby Academy is seeking an exceptional Teaching Assistant to work with the academy’s SEND department. The successful candidate will work closely across Key Stage 3 & 4 with students who may have specific learning needs or social, emotional, and mental health and/or engagement needs. The colleague appointed will provide general classroom and pastoral support for various curriculum programmes and guide students via interventions to overcome barriers to learning in order for them to enjoy learning and achieve their full potential.

Maltby Academy has a strong team delivering high quality learning in and out of the classroom, working together to achieve our vision: to deliver exceptional learning experiences that enable all young people to thrive in a competitive world and lead successful and fulfilling lives. A visit to the Academy to meet the SENDCo and other key leaders is welcome to discuss the post in more detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide general classroom and pastoral support across Key Stage 3 & 4 for students with diverse learning needs.
• Guide students via interventions to overcome barriers to learning, helping them to engage with curriculum programmes and reach their full potential.
• Support behaviour positively and work with students with a wide range of abilities and learning needs.
• Collaborate with a motivated team to drive standards and performance.

Requirements / Ideal Candidate

• Committed to Maltby Learning Trust's Vision and Values and the Academy's Key Drivers.
• Driven, proactive, and positive with a commitment to continuously improving their own standards.
• Growth mindset, exceptional work ethic, and a sense of humour.
• Effective and concise communication skills; able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience and a desire to work with young people.
• Confidence to support behaviour positively and support students with a wide range of abilities and learning needs.
• Knowledge of the context in which Maltby Academy operates.

What the school offers

• A highly supportive induction programme and access to mentoring from an experienced team.
• An opportunity to work collaboratively within a Multi-Academy Trust.
• A range of employee benefits including:
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • 24/7 access to telephone/video GP service
  • Cash healthcare plan
  • Staff Rewards Gateway
  • Smart Tech

Commitment to safeguarding

Maltby Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.