One to One Teaching Assistant
Polaris Education - Ormston School
One to One TEACHING ASSISTANT
Contract: month Fixed Term - Full-Time Term Time Only
Salary: £, - £,.
Benefits: Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme
Location: Headingley
Start date: Various start dates January-March
We are looking for Teaching Assistants to cover KS, KS and KS
Are you ready to join a supportive and nurturing community that works together to achieve the very best outcomes for its young people? If so Ormston School in Leeds could be the perfect place for you to develop your career and make a real difference to the lives of young people. We are currently seeking a one to one Teaching Assistant to join us within our Secondary classes.
About the School
Located in Headingley, Leeds, our school offers a safe and supportive environment for pupils from to years old. With significant investment and an abundance of new resources, the successful applicant will have the opportunity to shape and mould the school to create a supportive environment that promotes self-discipline, and engagement, and inspires learning. Our mission is to provide each pupil with a diverse and appropriate education that encourages aspiration and achievement.
We are part of the Polaris Community and have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over years. Within the Polaris Community, we have twelve SEN Schools across the UK that work together to provide each pupil with a tailored, diverse, and appropriate education in a safe, supportive environment that promotes engagement, inspires learning, and encourages achievement. We’re also incredibly proud that % of our Education services have been rated as Good or Outstanding by Ofsted.
Role responsibilities
1. Dedicated to mentoring and supporting one pupil or else a small group of no more than six pupils
2. Supporting the Classroom Teacher during lessons
3. Reporting on pupils’ progress and concerns, and liaising with other School staff to ensure pupils needs are met
4. Supervision of pupils during non-classroom time including extra-curricular activities and school trips
5. Assisting with lesson planning and classroom preparation
6. Building positive relationships with your pupil/s and driving interaction and positive learning outcomes
7. Adapt resources for young people
Requirements
8. Have a strong basic education, ideally to A-level, with a minimum of GCSE Grade C or equivalent in English Language and Mathematics, and sound IT skills.
9. Previous experience in a similar role ie, Teaching Assistant
10. Some previous experience of working with pupils with SEMH within an Educational setting
11. Be experienced and confident enough to take additional responsibility in an area of school ie, Food Hygiene, Forest School, Lunchtimes, School Yoga etc..
12. Experience of behaviour management and techniques
13. Committed to professional development and willing to learn
14. Must be willing to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check prior to commencing work.
What we offer
15. A workplace that values the emotional health and wellbeing of everybody (you included!)
16. A commitment to support your development in acquiring new skills through a wide range of professional opportunities
17. An opportunity to make a huge contribution to the lives and lifelong learning of vulnerable children who deserve high quality teaching in a safe educational provision
18. A friendly and inclusive team who are passionate about improving pupil outcomes