Teaching Assistant

The Skipton Academy; Skipton; On-site; GBP 19,594 - 23,948; Part time

Job summary

The Skipton Academy in Skipton is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support students with SEND and those diagnosed with autism. The role is term-time only, with hours 8.30am–4.30pm (one early finish per week) and includes an unpaid lunch break.

The position sits at the Scale Pay Point 5 (range 5–6) with a salary of £21,771.13. Applications are invited from committed individuals who can work under direction, promote independence and maintain the confidentiality of student information

Qualifications

• Support SEND students and those with autism in all areas of school life.
• Report progress to Assistant Principal/SENCO and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Meet the additional educational needs of students and support them in all areas of school life.
• Carry out duties as required by the school and encourage independent learning.
• Respect confidentiality of information relating to the academy and its students.

Job description

TEACHING ASSISTANT

(Working with SEND students and those with a diagnosis of Autism)

Scale Pay Point 5 (Range 5-6)

Pattern of hours: Monday - Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm with half an hour unpaid lunch break each day and an early finish of 4.00pm one afternoon each week

Term time only, plus 3 days

Actual salary £21,771.13

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will work as directed in meeting the additional educational needs of students and support them in all areas of school life, where necessary. The post holder will report progress of students’ performance to the Assistant Principal/SENCO and will carry out other duties as required. In addition, they will encourage students to become independent learners and at all times respect confidentiality of information relating to the academy trust and its students.