Teaching Assisant

Newark Hill Academy; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000

Job description

Fixed Term contract for one year.

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant to join our team here at Newark Hill Academy!

Working under the direction of the Class Teacher and/or the SENDCo, you will promote development and learning, and will help to ensure full participation. You may be required to deliver daily sensory circuits.

The position available will be required to support whole class/small groups and deliver interventions for pupils.

You should:

• Have a range of behaviour management methods and be able to adapt learning strategies to meet the needs of specific pupils
• Be able to build rapport with pupils in order to support one to one working
• Be well organised and have high expectations of achievement and behaviour
• Possess excellent communication skills at all levels in order to be able to liaise effectively with parent/carers and outside agencies
• Be a skilled professional with a wealth of experience with dealing with pupils who have Autism
• Be passionate about using technologies to support learning

Experience working in a school setting is preferable. Previous experience of working in a similar role or with children with Special Educational Needs as well as holding a First Aid certificate would be advantageous.

About us:

Our CHILD intent is fully engrained across all areas of the academy with a successful Pupil Well-being and Readiness for Learning agenda where pupils come to the academy and work hard and behave well. We deliver a broad and balanced curriculum which is well resourced in the classroom and in our grounds.

Our initiatives and decisions are all empowered by high quality research. We value Curriculum Professional Development to move all staff, no matter their role, to become their best version of themselves on their career journey.

We are pioneering our teaching and learning outlook by being a 21st Century school and are proud to be a ‘Microsoft Showcase School’. Our pupils use technology for their learning, equipping them with vital skills for the future.

Well-being at Newark Hill Academy for teachers and pupils is paramount. We have lots of initiatives promoting positive work-life balance including at least 3 hours and 45 minutes non-contact time a week for teachers.

Visits to meet the team are warmly welcomed to ensure we are the right place for you to work and we are certain we will not disappoint.

In return:

You can be assured that you will be joining a successful Multi Academy Trust that has a great track record in helping children to succeed no matter what their background. The Trust is dedicated to valuing and developing the workforce whether that be through ensuring a fair workload or offering access to bespoke CPD from the Learning Alliance to enhance professional growth.

We believe in looking after the people who make a huge difference to our children, their families and the communities we serve. That’s why we give everyone who joins a Perkbox account – with 24/7 access to perks and discounts, plus curated wellbeing tools to look after your physical and mental health. It’s part of our commitment to look after you.

Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Hundreds of global and local perks, available online 24/7
• Shopping discounts from the biggest brands, all year round
• Save money on everything from the supermarket shop to summer holidays
• A free Employee Assistance Programme from Vivup

If this post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close and interview this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to receipt of satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. All pre-employment checks are in line with 'Keeping Children Safe in Education'.

The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.

All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.