Teaching Assistant (req23673) - Penny Field School Leeds, England
Job description
Full Time and Part Time Teaching Assistants
Pay grade: Point 4-6
FTE £23,114 - £23,893
Actual £17,437 - £18,026
Part time actual £10,463 - £10,816
Hours of work: Monday – Friday, 32.5 hours per week, term time only + 5 days
Part time hours of work: Monday, Tuesday and Friday,19.5 hours per week, term time only + 3 days
We are looking for a permanent Teaching Assistant to work at the Penny Field School
Penny Field School is a special school for children and young people aged 2-19 with complex educational needs and disabilities. We are looking to receive applications from dedicated professionals who are passionate about improving the outcomes and life chances of our fantastic students.
- To work under the direct instruction of teaching/senior staff, usually in the classroom with the teacher.
- To support access learning for pupils and provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.
- Provide general support to staff and pupils, including preparation and routine maintenance of resources/equipment.
- To develop knowledge, skills and understanding of requirements for effective support in a SEN setting
- We require skilled, enthusiastic people who are willing to learn.
- You will need to be flexible and adaptable, a good communicator, cheerful, calm and work as part of our team.
- A commitment to you and your professional development.
- Strong, supportive leadership and staff.
- Wonderful pupils who will reward you with many memories that will last throughout your entire career.
For a discussion about the post please contact [email protected] via email.
For more information about the role please visit www.pennyfield.org.uk
Please email completed applications to [email protected]
Closing date for applications is: 9am, 11th September 2023.
Wellspring Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks. References will be requested and an online search carried out for shortlisted candidates, prior to attendance at interview.
Further pre-employment checks, including prohibition from teaching, childcare disqualification and section 128 checks, if deemed relevant for the role, will be completed for the successful candidate upon acceptance of the post.
We are committed to equal opportunities and to promoting diversity. We want our people to reflect the diversity of our communities, and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, especially from under-represented groups, including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.
If you are currently living overseas or have lived / worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal records check from the country/ countries you have resided in, if you are the preferred candidate for the post.
All applicants need to complete the Equal Opportunities form. Please click link for further details http://bit.ly/WATEqualOpportunities
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