Teaching Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; Ware; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A secondary school in Ware is seeking a compassionate Teaching Assistant to support students with special educational needs. The ideal candidate should have a GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths, and experience in supporting teaching and learning in a secondary school setting is preferred. You will collaborate with a dedicated team and be involved in helping students achieve their educational potential in a caring environment. Strong communication and organisational skills are essential. This role primarily involves classroom duties and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting teaching and learning within a secondary school.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a group/team.
• Understanding of the KS3 and/or KS4 curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Assist students predominantly in a classroom setting.
• Support students with varying Special Educational Needs under the direction of the SENCO.
• Engage and encourage independent learning among students.

Skills

Ability to relate to a diverse group of young people

Good communication skills

Good IT skills

Good organisational skills

Education

GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Skills

• Ability to relate to a diverse group of young people
• Good communication skills
• Good IT skills
• Ability to keep up to date records and information
• Good organisational skills

Knowledge

• Preferably an understanding of the KS3 and/or KS4 curriculum with a willingness to learn more
• Knowledge of potential difficulties which may be experienced by students with SEND

Qualifications/ Attainment

• A GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths

Experience

• Experience of either supporting teaching and learning within a secondary school, or other relevant experience of supporting young people
• Experience of working collaboratively within a group/team

What the school offers its staff

Presdales School is a single sex comprehensive school in Ware for girls aged 11-18, with boys welcomed into the Sixth Form. We are a school which values all students, irrespective of their age and ability and helps them to exceed expectations through high quality teaching and learning and the opportunity to take part in a wide variety of activities which will enrich their educational and personal development beyond the classroom.

We provide a caring environment where all students are supported, as well as challenged, to ensure that there is no limit to their potential. We prepare our students for a world that is constantly changing by encouraging them to be independent learners who are determined, confident and who never give up.

Alongside academic excellence there is a strong focus on enjoyment, excellent behaviour and respect for all.

The successful applicant may be someone who is just starting out on their career in education, or maybe an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for a new opportunity. It is essential that they have a compassionate approach to supporting students from a range of backgrounds, with varying Special Educational Needs. You will be mainly classroom based and working under the direction of the SENCO, alongside our fantastic team of Teaching Assistants. Our Teaching Assistants are given time to plan and prepare, as well as a weekly joint planning session where ideas and support can be shared within the team.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.