Secondary Teaching Assistant

Secondary Teaching Assistant

About this Role

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant with the energy and empathy to work with and support students with Special Educational Needs. We would be looking for the candidate to have previous experience in the role but in the right circumstances we would be willing to consider a candidate who had alternative but appropriate experience. The role also includes some 1:1 and intervention work with our most vulnerable students (specific responsibilities for the post will be highlighted in the job description). The successful candidate will join a small but highly effective team working across all subjects.

Why work at our Newham School

• You will be joining a highly successful school with a national profile of excellence in teaching and learning, teacher training and student outcomes.
• Friendly staff and supportive working environment.
• We will provide you with exceptional support and provide excellent opportunities such as access to the Middlesex Learning Trust (MLT) Leadership Programme which has been implemented to support retention of our staff and provide clear career pathways within the Trust. Through this programme the MLT is able to identify and utilise the best practitioners and leaders to coach and mentor across the Trust.
• Access to the MLT Teaching and Learning Handbook, which sets out our shared principles for curriculum planning and implementation across the Trust as well as to termly publications of the MLT Teacher magazine, which staff from across the trust contribute to, looking at a wide range of topics. Recent topics have included ‘How Students Learn’ with a focus on cognitive science, ‘Closing the gap’ between all student groups as well as ‘Challenge, High-Expectations and Inclusion’ to ensure Excellence for All.
• Development of subject-specific pedagogical expertise through cross-school sharing of best practice and structured opportunities for developing subject knowledge with departments, for example through the development of a process for subject-specific reviews.
• Opportunity to be involved in peer review activities, including a Challenge Partners Quality Assurance Review.
• Opportunities for observing and shadowing practice across Trust academies.
• Flexible working considered favourably.
• A range of benefits, including the Employee Assistance Programme, cycle to work scheme and free onsite parking.

Location

Our excellent Secondary School is situated in the London Borough of Newham (Inner London) and it has excellent transport links. We have parking on site and are also very well-connected by local bus routes. Additionally, there are plenty of shopping facilities, entertainment and recreational facilities nearby.

Details about the Role and Requirements:

• £85 - £100 per day
• Full time, Long Term
• For at least an academic year
• Potential of a permanent contract offered
• Must have experience of working in a school environment
• Must have be qualified to degree level or TA diploma
• ASAP start

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.

To apply for this opportunity please send your detailed CV to Clarus Education now to be considered. We will be contacting those shortlisted within 48 hours of an application.

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