teaching assistant Ilkeston, England
Job description
Would you like to work with Education Now’s Independent School of the Year 2022? Look no further, as we have a great opportunity for you…
R.E.A.L. Education are currently recruiting Teaching Assistants to support the 1:1 Personalised Learning Programme across our Ilkeston and Underwood sites
At R.E.A.L. we put every learner first and aspire to be the leading provider of high quality learning opportunities and innovative approaches to enable all children to receive a valuable life changing experience. Our values of trust, innovation and achievement are core to re-thinking engagement and approaches to learning. Could you have the qualities to join us on our journey to be outstanding?
Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Salary: £13,942 - £15,370 per annum dependent on experience
Hours: 30 hours per week, term time only - Permanent full time & part time roles available
Location: Ilkeston
Function of role
To support and maintain a high level of learner engagement through collaborative preparation and delivery of an innovative, creative and flexible curriculum. To use a collaborative and multi-agency holistic approach to delivering an education provision which includes attention to health and safety awareness, risk management and the safeguarding of young people.
Accountabilities:
Act in accordance with the organisation’s policies and procedures under the guidance of the designated Provision Manager and adhere to the organisation’s Equal Opportunities and Diversity policy.
Advocate on behalf of the young people and their families in your care. Encourage their involvement in the decision making and the management of their programmes. Assist with the assessment, preparation, delivery and review of a learner’s curriculum including contributions to lesson plans. Offer a variety of approaches and opportunities to focus on an engagement with learning and seek advice from designated subject leads where appropriate.
Be aware of all safeguarding procedures on a day to day basis, adhering to these where appropriate through the Designated Safeguarding Officer, and be aware of all policies and practice in relation to the safety of young people and vulnerable adults
Be responsible for all aspects of learner health and safety, informing the designated Learning Manager of any accidents or identified risks, and using the significant incident reporting form appropriately. Support the Learning Manager to ensure venues used are appropriate and risk assessed, and that Health and Safety guidance supplied by the company is adhered to.
To support the Learning Manager with the collection and collation of pupil information including learner profiles, pen pictures, risk management procedures and special educational needs and suitably differentiate your delivery to meet the identified needs.
To support all designated Learning Managers with the completion of all assessments, pupil tracking documents, progress reports and feedback reports to commissioning bodies e.g. Education, Health and Care plans, KS3 & KS4 transition planning, and post 16 opportunities.
Carry out additional duties as reasonably requested by the Teaching and Learning Team Lead or Head of Service/Head Teacher and be responsible for your own continuous professional development.
This role does include driving, therefore please ensure you have a full Driving Licence and access to a vehicle with business insurance.
This will be a challenging role but rewarding one, if you have the motivation and drive to make a difference to the lives of young people and be able to teach them the skills required to live independent and fulfilling lives then apply today.
Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.
If you share our values and learner focused innovative approaches to learning. please do apply!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 30 per week
Salary: £13,942.00-£15,370.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Teaching Assistant: 1 year (preferred)
- SEN: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
