teaching assistant

teaching assistant York, England

GSL Education
Full Time York, England 12 - 9.5 GBP HOURLY Today
Job description

Secondary Teaching Assistant
Location: York, North Yorkshire
Salary: £76 – £96 per day
Start Date: September 2023
Contract Type: Full-Time

GSL Education are seeking a highly motivated and dynamic Secondary Teaching Assistant to work at a thriving Alternative Provision in York , North Yorkshire, starting in September 2023 . The position is full-time and is suited to Graduates considering a career in the education sector, experienced Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant or those considering becoming an Education Psychologist in the future.

About the School:
  • A specialist setting for 5–16-year-olds with social, emotional, and mental health needs.
  • A very welcoming and vibrant place to work, which offers significant opportunities for professional development for anyone who is committed to working with vulnerable young people.
  • Facilities at the school include a Skills Centre, a single base unit for complex primary pupils, a walled garden, a woodland conservation area and a sports field.
  • There are also outreach intervention centres sited in mainstream schools around the City of York. These intervention centres are for their Kestrel programme, which is designed for pupils who require a short-term provision to support them in their mainstream school.
  • The School aims to help young people strive to develop positive behaviours and constructive attitudes and to overcome barriers to learning.
  • They aim to teach young people to achieve academically and socially – all of their pupils have different starting points and experiences of school when they join.
Secondary Teaching Assistant Responsibilities:
  • Provide one-on-one or small group support to students with an EHCP for SEMH, reinforcing learning objectives and promoting independent thinking.
  • To support the class teacher in the delivery of a creative curriculum, outdoor curriculum, or play-based learning curriculum at KS4.
  • To work in partnership with other support staff, teachers, and outside agencies to ensure each child receives the best education and support.
  • To track progress and developmental markers.
  • Foster a positive and respectful classroom atmosphere that encourages active participation and a love for learning.
General Teaching Assistant Requirements:
  • GCSEs in Maths and English at grade C or higher; certificates must be provided at interview.
  • Be educated to Degree level or hold a relevant Level 2 qualification or higher in childcare.
  • Have a clear understanding, knowledge or hands-on experience of supporting people with autism, learning difficulties, social, emotional, and mental health needs or speech, language, and communication needs.
  • Be a flexible, dynamic, and reliable practitioner.
  • Have a genuine desire to work in the education sector.
  • Have a Child Only DBS registered to the update service or be willing to apply for a new one. DBS sponsorship is available for this post.
Please be aware that the successful applicants for this position must pass all background safer recruiting checks and possess a thorough knowledge and awareness of safeguarding and child protection.

To apply for the role of Secondary Teaching Assistant in York , please call Kerry Fowler at GSL Education and submit your up-to-date CV via the application link. Alternatively, please visit the GSL Education official website to apply online.

teaching assistant
GSL Education

www.gsleducation.com
London, United Kingdom
Kamal Ahmed
Less than $1 million (USD)
1 to 50 Employees
Company - Private
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