Teaching Assistant - Secondary Dyslexia Team

Roundhay School; Leeds; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Roundhay School seeks dedicated individuals to join their Secondary Dyslexia TA team, focusing on enabling students with dyslexia to reach their full potential. This outstanding school in Leeds emphasizes support, development, and diversity, welcoming both full-time and part-time applications.

Qualifications

• Ambitious individual capable of supporting students with dyslexia.
• Experience or commitment to promoting independence for students with learning differences.

Responsibilities

• Join the Secondary Dyslexia TA team to support students' learning.
• Help students overcome barriers caused by dyslexia.

Skills

Dedication

Innovation

Resilience

Job description

The Governors of Roundhay School are seeking to appoint a dedicated, innovative and ambitious individual to join our Secondary Dyslexia TA team. Full time and part time applications are welcomed.

Roundhay School is justifiably proud of our excellent Dyslexia Base. Our team of specialist tutors and TAs are ambitious for every student to achieve their best and will do ‘whatever it takes’ to ensure they reach their full potential. We work hard to help students overcome the barriers their dyslexia cause and equip them to take their place in the world as independent, resilient adults able to manage whatever challenges come their way.

We are incredibly proud, as a truly comprehensive school which reflects the cosmopolitan make up of Leeds, to be recognised again by Ofsted as an 'outstanding school'. We would encourage you to view our most recent Ofsted report from November 2023 which is available on our website.

• Officially designated as a ‘World Class School’
• Results above national averages across all key stages
• Excellent standards of pupil behaviour.
• Positive relationships at all levels of the organisation
• Real emphasis on supporting and developing staff
• Most oversubscribed school in the region
• Red Kite Teaching School Alliance strategic partner

'Leaders act with a relentless moral purpose. They are committed to supporting every pupil and member of the staff team. They actively seek ways to manage staff workload and well-being. Staff are proud to work at this exceptional school'. Ofsted.

'Pupils thrive academically, and personally, at Roundhay School.Staff know each pupil individually. They work tirelessly to provide exceptional support. Pupils enjoy attending school. Attendance is high. Pupils learn effectively across the whole school. They consistently achieve highly in external exams and tests.' Ofsted.

We encourage early applications and reserve the right to invite candidates to interview prior to the closing date and/or close this vacancy at any time.We promote diversity and are keen to have a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers, visitors and contractors to share this commitment. All employment offers will be subject to pre-employment checks including references, an enhanced DBS check, online search and other relevant checks in line with statutory guidance.

For further details, please see the job pack or contact us at [e-mail] where we would be delighted to help you.