teaching assistant Letchworth, England
Job description
We are looking to appoint a motivated, enthusiastic and committed person to join our classroom team as a Key Stage 3 & Key Stage 4 Teaching Assistant within both our Centres. The role will include classroom assistance in Core subjects as well as outdoor activities, practical involvement of physical education, Art, Cooking, Construction, Hair & Beauty etc. If you like a challenge of a diverse role then this position is for you.
This post provides support to teachers and young people in the management of students’ learning and
behaviour.
Working Week
Mon, Tues, Thu & Fri – Fri, 8.20am – 15.20pm
Wed, 8.20am – 16.20pm
Term time plus 5 INSET Days
Wage
£6.00 per hour (national apprenticeship wage £5.21)
Qualification Obtained
Teaching Assistant level 3
Duration
18 months
Duties and Responsibilities
Classroom support for teaching staff and students for various lessons including, but not limited to,
- Individual support for students on-site, in classrooms and in practical lessons
- Student mentoring
- Reading with students to accelerate literacy
- Re-integration support
- Maintenance of Library books
- Cataloguing equipment/resources
- Preparation of teacher/classroom resources as requested
- Contributing to reports/briefings /staff meetings as required
- Filing as necessary
- Centre classroom displays
- Photocopying/laminating as required
- Collating student reports
- Invigilating examinations as required
- Student transport as necessary
- Collecting student phones and equipment as required
- Preparation and serving of food during break and lunch times
Skills and Attributes
- Good numeracy, literacy and ICT skills
- Willing to be a team member and have a good sense of humour
- Experience with working with children is desired
- Communication and organisational skills
- Approachable, calm and positive
Education and Qualifications
Maths and English at GCSE grade A-C (4-9) desirable
About the employer
The North Herts Education Support Centre is an Ofsted Outstanding Provider of educational programmes to support students who are at serious risk of permanent exclusion or who have been permanently excluded from their mainstream school
https://northhertsesc.herts.sch.uk/
