Teaching Assistant, HARRIS FEDERATION

Guardian Jobs; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent academy is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support student learning and development. Responsibilities include supervising students in various settings, assisting with educational strategies, and providing feedback on progress. The role offers opportunities for professional development and a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Performance and Loyalty Bonus

Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions

Wellbeing Cash Plan

Opportunities for career development and progression

Qualifications

• Experience working directly with young people in education or training.
• Ability to manage and be responsible for own workload.
• Experience establishing positive relationships with a range of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and supporting students in learning environments.
• Assisting in the development of educational resources and strategies.
• Providing feedback on students' progress and needs.

Skills

Knowledge of strategies for challenging behaviors

Knowledge of social issues facing disadvantaged students

Health and Safety awareness

Education

Qualifications to degree level or equivalent

Job description

About Us

In September 2008 we joined the Harris Federation, a not-for-profit charity with 25 years of experience in education. In joining the Harris Federation, we have become part of a family of more than fifty four happy and highly successful primary, secondary and sixth form providers in schools across London. Being part of such a successful Federation allows our teachers and leaders to continue to develop their practice. We pride ourselves in creating a supportive community where our students are offered the best educational experience in order to develop confidence, self-belief and self-drive.

Summary

Harris Academy Falconwood is looking for a Teaching Assistant tosupport individuals and groups of students to enable access to learning, contributing to the development and maintenance of a purposeful, nurturing learning environment.

Main Areas of Responsibility

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supervising and supportingidentified students, in 1:1, group or whole class situations, ensuring their safety and access to learning
• Assistingin the development of appropriate resources, schemes of work and teaching strategies, working with the teacher to ensure the provision supports each identified student’s learning needs
• Assistingin evaluating identified students’ progress through agreed assessment activities
• Providingdetailed and regular feedback to teachers on students’ achievement, progress and needs
• Leadingsmall group sessions and interventions as appropriate
• Attendingto the students’ personal needs where required
• Supportingwith behaviour management, using appropriate strategies in line with academy policy
• Contributing to creating a purposeful and supportive learning environment
• Undertaking structured and agreed learning activities/teaching programmes as appropriate, adjusting activities to ensure achievement of learning goals

Qualifications & Experience

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• Qualifications to degree level or equivalent
• Some knowledge of strategies in working with young people with challenging behaviours
• Knowledge of some of the social issues facing students from disadvantaged backgrounds
• Awareness of Health and Safety issues in the workplace.
• Experience of working directly with young people in an education or training environment, supporting the learning of students.
• Experience of establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with a range of stakeholders, at all levels.
• Experience of managing and being responsible for own workload.

For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.

Professional Development & Benefits

Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includesour Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS,a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more aboutour benefitson our website.

Safeguarding Notice

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

Equal Opportunities

The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.

Next Steps

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please send us an email, or call to arrange a conversation.

Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. This will be helpful for you when completing your application, and throughout the recruitment process.

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may interview and offer to a candidate before the closing date. Please note that we only accept applications submitted before the closing date via our careers website.