Teaching Assistants x 2

The Methodist Church in Britain; Hampstead; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Stansfield Academy is seeking two Teaching Assistant posts to support pupils aged 4 to 16 in an Alternative Provision setting within Wave Multi-Academy Trust. The roles are term time only, 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, focusing on pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs.

An Enhanced DBS check is required before any offer is confirmed, with additional checks (Prohibition from teaching where applicable, and disclosure of convictions) as part of safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Diverse experience required
• Patience and resilience in challenging settings
• Commitment to safeguarding

Responsibilities

• Assist pupils with learning activities and classroom tasks
• Support pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive classroom environment

Skills

Excellent teamwork

Excellent communication

Patience and resilience

Enthusiasm for SEMH pupils

Job description

Two Teaching Assistant posts at Stansfield Academy, an Alternative Provision setting within Wave Multi-Academy Trust that educates children aged 4 to 16. The work centres on supporting pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs. The posts are term time only, at 32.5 hours a week Monday to Friday, and the trust wants varied experience alongside patience and resilience. An Enhanced DBS check is required before any offer is confirmed.

What’s required

Experience

• Diverse experience

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent teamwork skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Patience and resilience
• Enthusiasm for working with pupils who have social, emotional and mental health needs

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Prohibition from teaching check where applicable
• Disclosure of convictions and cautions, as the post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order

Other

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children