Job description
Secondary School Teaching Assistant - Northampton – 'Good' rated by Ofsted
Shape A Life has had a busy final week of the summer holidays with schools needing support for the beginning of the new academic year, and one secondary school in Northampton needs several individuals, ideally with English, maths, science or psychology degrees ( but will look at any degree and A-level results) to students across Key stage 3 & 4.
Starting ASAP in September 2023, this will be a term-time-only position, and you will earn £427 - £452/week.
Your Key Responsibilities:
- Provide teaching support in small groups and with individual pupils.
- To assist with the general pastoral care of students
- Promote positive values, attitudes, and good pupil behaviour.
- Actively encourage the inclusion of all students to participate in the life and activities of the school.
- Support the teacher with monitoring progress.
- Assisting in the planning and learning activities.
- To do playground duty on a rota basis.
- Support pupils with their educational and social development by modelling positive behaviour and demonstrating high expectations.
- Promote and reinforce the inclusion, acceptance and integration of all pupils.
The school are looking for highly motivated individuals who are passionate about supporting learning and want to achieve excellence in everything that they do.
You will need:
- Passion and enthusiasm to shape the next generation.
- An interest in secondary school education ideally.
- Degree - 2:2 or above. English, maths, science or psychology, ideally.
- Have high expectations of teaching and learning.
- Ability to relate well to pupils and adults.
- To be a positive role model
- Be keen to develop as a professional
Benefits you’ll enjoy:
- Excellent salary of £427 - £452/week.
- Unrivalled on-the-job experience and training.
- Ability to put your degree to good use and build a rewarding career.
- Term time only role
If you’re looking for an opportunity to open your eyes to a career working with young people and offer personal growth, this is your role.
If you are keen to learn more about all the roles we have across The Midlands or tell us what you are looking for, send your CV in today, and we will be in touch to help you in any way we can.
Shape A Life is committed to the welfare of children and employs a rigorous safeguarding approach to recruitment. Successful applicants must be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check, right-to-work checks and a minimum of two suitable references.
Job Types: Full-time, Graduate
Salary: £427.00-£452.00 per week
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Bachelor's (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Ability to Commute:
- Northampton, Northamptonshire (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 13/09/2023
Reference ID: NP/STA/NOR