Teaching Vacancies
Senior Teaching Assistant
Key Responsibilities
- Provide effective classroom support, including short-term, whole class/group supervision in the absence of the teacher
- Supervise and provide specialist support/skills/training/experience for pupils/individuals to guide and assist with language, numeracy and functional skills, ensuring their safety and access to all learning activities
- Contribute to planning and evaluation of learning, providing detailed and regular feedback to teachers on learners attainment, progress, behaviour and attitudes to learning
- Analyses the impact of strategies and initiatives and, in consultation with the teacher, adapts them accordingly.
- Supervise out of school learning activities as required and directed by the teacher, e.g. community visits, completing EVOLVE/Local Visit Forms as per policies and procedures
- Liaise sensitively and effectively with parents/carers as agreed with the teacher within your role/responsibility and participate in feedback sessions/meetings with parents/carers and/or other professionals as directed
Skills and Expertise
- GCSE English and Maths Grade A-C (or equivalent)
- NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification
- Understanding of National Curriculum, EYFS Guidance and other codes of practice e.g. SEN, Equalities, Safeguarding
- Ability to work independently with groups of pupils or individuals
- A sound knowledge of observations, ability to observe and accurately record childrens learning
- Ability to support colleagues with best practice
Job Facilities/Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Teachers Pension & Local Government Pension Scheme
- Occupational Sick Pay
- Maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Parental and dependent care leave
- Flexible working
- Staff Wellbeing EAP – 24/7 Confidential counselling service
- Integrated GP service
- Physiotherapy
- SAS Gym and 12 week weight management programme
- Preparing parents programme
- Financial wellbeing support
- Discounts on high street brands and stores via online discount platform
- 20% Discounted Gym Membership – Hull City Council Leisure & East Riding Leisure
- Continuous Professional Development for All Staff
- Access to Middle and Senior Leadership Courses
- Supportive staff, committed to improvement, who will work with you to achieve your goals
- The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of our students