Advanced Teaching Assistant

Heartwood Learning Trust.; Selby (SD); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Barlby High School is seeking an Advanced Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team on a term-time 32.5 hours per week contract. You will assist with targeted interventions, support emotional well-being and help remove barriers to learning, enabling all pupils to access high-quality teaching.

With a Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) and strong communication, you will work closely with teachers and the SENDCo to tailor support, develop independence and promote an inclusive, nurturing

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• GCSE Level 4 in English and Maths or equivalent.
• Relevant Level 3 qualification (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted interventions and emotional support to help pupils access learning.
• Adapt support to develop independence and confidence in students.
• Collaborate with teachers, SENDCo and senior leaders to support all pupils.
• Help create a nurturing, inclusive classroom environment where every child can thrive.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

GCSE Level 4 or equivalent

Level 3 qualification (or equivalent)

Job description

We are looking to appoint an Advanced Teaching Assistant for 32.5 Hours per Week, on a Term Time only basis to join our team at Barlby High School

Barlby High School is a friendly, warm and caring community school with staff that are fully committed to supporting students and each other in bringing the school's vision to life. The school is on a transformational journey and we are looking for a colleague to join us on that journey. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated, inspirational individual, and who is passionate about outstanding education and developing the whole child.

The Advanced Teaching Assistant will have a passion for inclusive education and helping to develop a nurturing environment where every child feels valued and empowered to succeed. This role is central to promoting positive wellbeing, involving the delivery of targeted interventions and emotional support to help overcome barriers to learning so all children can access classroom teaching. You will use your expertise to adapt support, develop independence and collaborate closely with teachers, our SENDCo and other senior leaders to ensure all pupils, including those with additional needs, can access a rich and engaging curriculum and thrive both academically and personally.

To succeed, you should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, good literacy and numeracy skills at GCSE Level 4 or equivalent, and a relevant Level 3 qualification (or equivalent).

What we can offer:

Experienced and supportive School Leadership Team

Opportunities for staff to develop through Continuous Professional Development

Local Government Pension scheme

Occupational Health

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Free on site Parking

To succeed, you should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, good literacy and numeracy skills at GCSE Level 4 or equivalent, and a relevant Level 3 qualification (or equivalent).This post is also subject to an enhanced DBS check