About The Post
We are looking to appoint an exceptional specialist teaching assistant to join our highly successful Maths department and SEND team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fantastic group of colleagues who are passionate about inclusion and achieving the very best for our students.
We are looking for an outstanding individual who will relish the opportunity to:
* Support the teaching of maths for children with identified maths/numeracy difficulties or needs.
* Work alongside experienced colleagues to improve the life chances of young people across Christchurch.
* Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding and Child Protection policies.
What We Can Offer You
* The chance to be a part of an exciting educational journey
* The opportunity to work with exceptional colleagues and wonderful young people and their families
* An exceptional CPD offer for support staff
* Strong, supportive and highly visible leadership
* Automatic membership of the Dorset Local Government Pension Scheme
* Free, confidential access to our Employee Assistance Programme, which offers a range of counselling services plus financial, legal and practical support from qualified professionals on a range of personal issues and access to online health and wellbeing resources
* A trust-wide intranet, where we share our news, information and resources
* Local discounts negotiated on behalf of our staff e.g. gym memberships, hair and beauty salons, chiropractic care, cycle shops, restaurants, motoring services, and retail/DIY stores
* Access to national discounts on a wide variety of huge brands
* A welcoming staff room with complimentary tea and coffee available throughout the day
* Free on-site parking
* The opportunity to work within Twynham Learning; a progressive multi-academy trust
* The opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful areas of the South Coast
Who We Are Looking For
We would love to hear from you if you:
* Have a minimum of 5 GCSEs (A-C), including Maths and English, or equivalent qualifications/grades.
* Are an inspirational and skilled professional
* Have a passion for maths and developing young people's confidence in maths
* Have experience working in schools to support students
* Are driven by the power of education to transform the lives of the most disadvantaged students
You will also be keen to live our Twynham Learning employee values which are:
* Aim high
* Keep improving
* Don't leave anyone behind
* See the bigger picture