Teaching Assistants - Main School and ARB

Cornwall Council Jobs and Careers; Redruth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Redruth School in Cornwall is seeking Teaching Assistants to support students in both the main school and the Area Resource Base (ARB). The role involves assisting the classroom teacher with activities and small group work, supporting educational, social and physical needs, and helping promote learning and achievement for all.

Applicants should have GCSEs in English and Maths or equivalent, be able to work well in a team, and demonstrate excellent communication and computer literacy.

Qualifications

• Ability to work with young people.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Self-motivation and a friendly manner.
• High standard of computer literacy and excellent organisational skills.
• Passionate about promoting learning and achievement for all.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support the curriculum and the school through assisting the classroom teacher in organising class activities and small group work.
• Assist with educational, social and physical needs of students.
• Contribute to safeguarding and DBS processes as required.

Education

English and Maths GCSE grade C/4/NVQ level 2 or equivalent

Job description

Redruth School is a successful school in Cornwall and we would like someone who is passionate about learning to join us on our journey to outstanding. You would be joining a vibrant, committed workforce in beautiful West Cornwall.

We are looking to appoint Teaching Assistants in both our main school and SEN unit - the Area Resource Base (ARB), to take a pro-active role in the support of the educational, social and physical needs of our students. The successful candidates will support the curriculum and the school through the provision of assistance to the classroom teacher in the practical organisation of class activities and small group work.

Applicants will need:

• the ability to work with young people
• excellent communication skills
• self-motivation and a friendly manner
• a high standard of computer literacy and excellent organisational skills
• to be passionate about promoting learning and achievement for all
• the ability to work effectively as part of a team
• English and Maths GCSE grade C/4/NVQ level 2 or equivalent.

If you have the necessary energy, enthusiasm and motivation to make a difference we would welcome your application. Please reference if you are interested in working in the ARB or Main school (or both!) within your personal statement.

We are committed to safeguarding children and the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and will be assessed against the Childcare Disqualification Regulations.

This is not a Cornwall Council vacancy therefore please contact the organisation direct for further information.

Organisation address: Redruth School
Tolgus Vean
Redruth
TR15 1TA

Contact name: Alexander Smith

Contact email: [e-mail]

Website: https://www.redruth.cornwall.sch.uk