River Tyne Academy Gateshead is commissioned by the Local Authority to provide educational services to learners aged between 11 and 16 throughout the borough of Gateshead, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Looked After Children who have been permanently excluded or are at risk of exclusion.
The school offers 103 locally commissioned placements for learners who have experienced permanent exclusion and accommodates learners from neighbouring authorities and schools that commission placements with us.
The school currently operates across two sites:
Millway Site, Gateshead, NE95PQ; and
Birtley Site, Birtley Lane, Birtley, DH3 2PP
We use a trauma-informed, relational approach that adapts to each learner. This method builds trust with learners and families and supports meaningful change.
We deliver high-quality education to those who are permanently excluded or at risk of exclusion. Our ethos, "we change lives," is embodied through our 3C curriculum:
Character: Focusing on personal development and aspirations.
Community: Building connections within the school and the broader community.
Currency: Preparing learners with skills and knowledge for their futures.
The school is committed to expanding opportunities and improving outcomes for all learners by prioritising quality-first teaching. By continually reflecting on and refining our provision, we seek to remove barriers to learning and foster an inclusive environment where every learner can thrive. Our dedicated staff work collaboratively to identify individual strengths and needs, ensuring targeted support is in place to help each young person realise their full potential. With a clear focus on positive relationships and high expectations, we equip our learners with the confidence and resilience they need to succeed both in the classroom and beyond.
Job Description
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
* Contribute to a wide range of teaching and learning activities.
* Assist and support the work of qualified teachers with individual pupils, small groups and whole classes where the assigned teacher is not present.
* Be a multi-disciplinary team working under the supervision and general direction of a qualified teacher and Team Leader.
HLTAs will:
* Liaising sensitively and effectively with River Tees Multi Academy Trust staff and Multi Agencies with regard to their role in pupil learning.
* Having sufficient understanding of their specialist area/phase to support pupils' learning.
* Being familiar with age related expectations of pupils, the main teaching methods and the assessment framework in the relevant subjects/specialism's/age groups.
* Understanding how to use common ICT tools to advance pupils' learning.
* Promoting and reinforcing pupils' self-esteem.
* Contribute to plans/bespoke programs as directed
* Act as a learning mentor for a group of students
* Contributing to teachers' planning and preparation of lessons and providing feedback to pupils and colleagues concerning pupils learning and behaviour.
* Contributing effectively to the selection and preparation of teaching resources that meet the diversity of pupils' needs and interests.
* Evaluating pupils' progress through a range of assessment activities and monitor pupils' participation, progress and responses to learning.
* With the teacher, maintain and analyse records of pupils' progress.
* Understanding the aims and content of teaching strategies and intended outcomes, and their place in the related teaching programme.
* Understanding the key factors which affect the way pupils learn.
* Being familiar with the guidance about meeting special educational needs given in the Code of Practice.
* Supporting the Centres policies relating to managing diversity and inclusion, and promoting positive attitudes, values and behaviour.
* Maintaining successful relationships by treating pupils consistently with respect and consideration.
* Using a range of strategies to provide a purposeful learning environment and promoting good behaviour.
* Understanding and implementing all school policies and procedures, including Health and Safety policies.
* Where appropriate, guiding the work of other adults who are supporting teaching and learning in the classroom.
* Ensuring the safe organisation of learning activities and the physical teaching space and resources for which they have responsibility.
* Carrying out any other duties which may reasonably be regarded as within the nature of the duties and responsibilities/grade of the post as defined.
* Supporting the provision of PPA time for teaching staff.
* Contribute to self-evaluation, River Tees Multi Academy Trust development plans and all aspects of preparation for inspection and monitoring as required.
* Working collaboratively with colleagues.
* Seeking help and advice as appropriate.
* Building on and developing prior specialist's knowledge and experience.
* Undertaking further training as appropriate.
* Seeking to improve practice via observation and discussion with colleagues
* Using common ICT tools to develop their own learning.
* Undertaking appropriate training and CPD as appropriate
ADDITIONAL TASKS
* The post holder will carry out the duties with full regard to River Tees Multi Academy Trust's Equal Opportunities Policy.
* The post holder may be required to transport young people in their own car and therefore must hold a full UK license and have full use to a car which has appropriate insurance.
* The post holder must be committed to safeguarding children.
* The post will be required to undertake any other duties required from time to time, as reasonably which are commensurate with the level of responsibility
* An annual review of this job description and allocation of particular responsibilities will take place as part of Appraisal and Development.
GENERAL / MISCELLANEOUS
The above duties and responsibilities cannot totally encompass or define all tasks which may be required of the incumbent. The outlined duties and responsibilities may, therefore, vary from time to time without materially changing either the character or level of responsibility; these factors are reflected in the post grade.
All employees are expected to demonstrate a commitment to the principles of equal rights both in relation to employment issues and service delivery and to adhere to the policies of the Council in performance of their duties.
All employees are expected to respect all confidentialities and principles and practice of the Data Protection Act.
All post holders are required to comply with Health and Safety policies and legislation.
Benefits
* Our employee's development and progression journeys are proof that we invest in our staff and provide comprehensive training and development opportunities.
* We use a collaborative approach to our appraisals process that aims to foster a culture of inclusive professional development within which staff feel valued and treated fairly
* We pride ourselves on our wellbeing offer to employees, ensuring our staff's health and wellbeing is considered in every decision-making process.
* Better Health at Work Award Advocates with employees trained as Health Advocates to help our employees look after their own mental health and wellbeing.
* We have a flexible and generous approach to family appointments and events.
* A comprehensive induction package and ongoing training.
Desired Criteria
* Higher level of qualifications which include demonstration of Mathematics/English above Level 3
* Current first aid qualification
* Willingness to maintain Team Teach qualification
* Risk assessment training
* Health and Safety training
* Experience of working with young people in a wider educational way
Essential Criteria
* A good standard of general education to Level 2 or equivalent including English and Mathematics
* To meet the requirements for HLTA or have an immediate commitment to do so
* Use of ICT to enhance children learners.
Experience of effectively supporting teaching staff by:
* contributing to planning and preparation of lessons which support individual needs of students
* Using effective strategies to provide a purposeful learning environment and promoting good behaviour.
* Contributing planning and preparation of lessons and providing feedback to pupils and colleagues concerning pupils learning and behaviour.
* Contributing effectively to the selection and preparation of teaching resources that meet the diversity of pupils' needs and interests.
* Evaluating pupils' progress through a range of assessment activities and monitor pupils' participation, progress and responses to learning.
* Supporting the teacher in maintenance and analyse records of pupils' progress.
* The ability to engage successfully with young people exhibiting difficult and challenging behaviour
* The ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people, including young people, their families, professionals etc
* The ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people, including young people, their families, professionals etc
* The ability to write concise, accurate and professional reports
* The ability to maintain accurate records of interventions with young people
* The ability to negotiate effectively
* The ability to work in a non-confrontational manner
* The ability to work independently with small groups/individuals
* The ability to plan and deliver programmes in line with national curriculum core subjects
* This post may require the post holder to transport young people in own car to educational venues/home
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £25,852.00-£27,163.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Sick pay
Education:
* GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:
* planning and preparation of lessons: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person