Teaching Assistant

Job title:

Teaching Assistant

Company

Ad Warrior

Job description

Teaching Assistant – Inclusion Unit, Walford CentreContract: PermanentHours: 33.75 hours, 39 weeks (term time plus one week)Working pattern: Monday – Friday, 8.15am – 3.30pmSalary: Pathway 3, £20,846 – £22,231, (FTE £26,409 – £28,163) per annumSite: Thomas Deacon AcademyClosing date: 20th January 2025Start date: ASAPPlease note the trust may decide to withdraw the advert before the closing date or interview suitable candidates prior to the advert closing.Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people?Do you have the skills to support students in overcoming barriers to learning?If so, they want you to join their team at the Walford Centre!Your role:As a Teaching Assistant within the Walford Centre, a bespoke area of Thomas Deacon Academy for students at risk of permanent exclusion, you will play a vital role in helping students overcome barriers to their learning. Collaboratively with a small team, you will provide support to young people with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.You will assist students during lessons with teachers who deliver a range of both academic and vocational subjects to a small group. Working closely with subject teachers, you will clarify instructions and adapt resources to meet individual needs. Additionally, you will help and motivate students to access and engage with learning material during independent learning sessions. Your commitment to fostering essential literacy and numeracy skills, as well as safeguarding the welfare of all students is required.You will have GCSEs in Maths and English, effective communication skills, flexibility, reliability and attention to detail. Experience in a school or exams setting is desirable.About them:The Walford Centre, part of the Academy’s Appropriate Provision, is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment for all students. This small provision focuses upon bespoke support to ensure students are ready to access the main Academy and realign their past poor behaviour choices. It provides specialised support and resources to help students overcome learning barriers ensuring they have the necessary tools and assistance to thrive academically and personally.The Academy’s recent Ofsted inspection in November 2024 noted that “pupils benefit from a welcoming environment where diversity is celebrated. They enjoy celebrating each other’s differences and participating in cultural activities. The school provides an ambitious curriculum that ensures pupils develop a strong foundation of knowledge and skills from Year 3 through to Year 13, preparing them well for their next stage of education or employment. The Ofsted inspection rated all areas, including the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and sixth-form provision, as ‘Good’”.At Thomas Deacon Academy, they believe in the power of courtesy, commitment, compassion, courage, curiosity, and confidence. These values are at the heart of everything they do, and they are looking for someone who embodies them in their work.Why work for them?:Join Thomas Deacon Education Trust and be part of a dedicated team committed to “working together to transform lives through education.”Ready to transform lives through education? Apply now and make a difference!To ApplyIf you feel you are a suitable candidat

Expected salary

£22231 per year

Location

Peterborough

Job date

Sat, 04 Jan 2025 23:45:53 GMT

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