Hours: 34 per week, term time including 5 additional days
Contract type: Permanent
Location: Wickersley Partnership Trust
Who we are
We’re Wickersley Partnership Trust (WPT) - a multi-academy trust with eight primary schools, five secondary schools, one sixth form and one Central Team under our umbrella.We’re dotted across Rotherham, South Yorkshire with one school based in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire.At WPT, students are at the heart of everything we do, and we aim to send all children into an ever-changing world, able and qualified to play their full part in it. To give them the best educational experience possible, we recognise the importance of investing in and supporting our colleagues.
The Central Isolation room is based at Thrybergh Academy Sports Centre. Students are transported there from the four WPT secondary schools in Rotherham. Students will be there for a short period of time to complete their school work and receive behaviour modifications based on their need. This is to help re-integrate them back to their school and reduce behavioural incidents in the future.
Join Our Dynamic Team as a Teaching Assistant!
Are you passionate about shaping young minds and creating an inspiring learning environment? Do you thrive on the excitement of supporting students to reach their full potential? If so, we want YOU to be a part of our vibrant educational community!
As a Teaching Assistant, you'll be at the heart of our learning environment, working hand-in-hand with our dedicated manager to craft enriching learning experiences for our students. Your role will be diverse and engaging, encompassing a range of responsibilities designed to ignite curiosity and foster academic growth.
Responsibilities Include:
Creating and maintaining a calm and engaging learning environment aligned with lesson plans, ensuring resources are readily available and the space is conducive to effective learning, whilst adhering to health and safety regulations.
Assisting with the Isolation Manager in delivering engaging learning activities, using proven strategies to support pupils in achieving their learning goals.
Providing structured support to individuals and small groups, ensuring every student comprehends the material and stays on track with their learning journey.
Monitoring student progress and accurately reporting achievements and challenges, offering detailed feedback to facilitate targeted support and intervention where necessary.
Promoting positive behaviour and swiftly addressing any incidents, empowering students to take ownership of their conduct and contribute to a harmonious learning environment.
Maintaining meticulous records to ensure accurate documentation of student progress and other administrative tasks to support classroom operations.
Administering and marking routine tests in accordance with school policies, assisting in the assessment process to gauge student understanding and development.
Assisting in pastoral care and implementing individual education plans (EHCPs), ensuring every student receives the support they need to thrive academically and emotionally.
Supporting the Isolation Manager with clerical duties, from photocopying to creating engaging pupil displays, contributing to the smooth running of the learning environment
Sound like you? We’d love to hear from you!
***Closing Date - Monday 9th December 2024***
For further information and to apply, please visit our recruitment website: https://recruitment.wickersleypt.org
For more information about Wickersley Partnership Trust, including the benefits of working for us, please visit our main website: https://www.wickersleypt.org
We may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and this vacancy may be withdrawn without notice. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
To be successful in your application, you will need to demonstrate an effective and creative approach to teaching, a passion for your subject and a commitment to supporting the development of the department.
In line with our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students, the appointment will be subject to an enhanced criminal record check and satisfactory references. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service
