Teaching Assistant at Kidgate Academy

Kidgate Academy; Louth; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincolnshire Gateway Academies Trust is seeking a versatile Teaching Assistant to support students and staff. The role involves 1:1 support for children with additional needs and assisting groups or individuals in class, under the teacher’s direction.

You will help promote the Academy behaviour policy and contribute to inclusive education. Applicants should have a good literacy standard, be adaptable, calm, and able to work as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Good standard of literacy and willingness to be involved in all aspects of school life.
• Able to work as part of a team and adapt to different classroom needs.
• Experience with SEN support is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Work 1:1 to support children with additional needs.
• Assist the class teacher with groups or individuals in the classroom.
• Support social, emotional or behavioural needs of children.

Skills

Literacy

Adaptable

Team player

Calm demeanor

SEN support

Job description

About this Role

Teaching Assistant

20 Per Week

Monday - Friday 8.45 - 12.45

LGAT 5 £26,445 pro rata. Actual Salary: £12,111.81

Term time + Inset days (195 days per year)

Closing Date: 5 October

We are seeking to recruit a versatile Teaching Assistant who will play a key role in supporting students and staff at our Academy. We are looking for someone who believes in inclusion for all students and is able to implement strategies to support children with SEND. Responsibilities will include working 1:1 to support children with additional needs and supporting the class teacher with groups of children or individuals in the classroom. The role will involve working with children to support any social, emotional or behavioural needs.

• To assist students, including those with SEN, to maximise access to the curriculum,
• To work under the direction of the teacher in a class based environment using teaching aides and other methods of support
• To help support and promote the Academy behaviour policy

Whilst experience is not necessary, you must have a good standard of literacy, be adaptable and willing to be involved in all aspects of school life, have a calm manner and be able to work as part of a team.

Lincolnshire Gateway Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In line with our safer recruitment practices and statutory guidance on Keeping Children Safe in Education, all applicants must be willing to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Additional pre-employment checks will also be carried out including online/social media check, satisfactory references and any other appropriate checks necessary in order to assess the suitability to work with children