Hours: Flexible Hours up to 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.
And that starts with finding the right person for the job!
Join Our Dynamic Team as a Teaching Assistant Level 3!
We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant Level 3 - Mental Health to join our team and play a vital role in supporting the emotional, social, and academic development of our pupils. If you are passionate about education and helping children reach their potential, this opportunity could be perfect for you!
Key Responsibilities
Collaborate in Lesson Planning: Work closely with class teachers to design and deliver learning activities for individuals and groups, adapting materials and methods to meet the unique needs of each pupil.
Create an Inclusive Environment: Establish and maintain a positive and supportive learning atmosphere, using appropriate resources to enhance pupil engagement and understanding.
Monitor and Evaluate Progress: Track pupils' performance against set learning objectives, providing valuable feedback to class teachers and administering routine assessments in line with the academy’s marking policy.
Support Individual Needs: Contribute to the creation and implementation of EHCPs, attending review meetings and adapting strategies to address the specific needs of pupils.
Supervise Classes: Lead pre-prepared lessons in the absence of the teacher, ensuring continuity in learning and maintaining a structured environment.
Promote Positive Behaviour: Assist in the organisation and management of pupils during activities, encouraging good behaviour and supporting pupils in taking responsibility for their actions.
Provide Pastoral Care: Support the class teacher in creating a safe, caring, and supportive learning space where pupils feel valued and understood.
Join Our Team and Make a Difference!
If you're ready to embark on an exciting and rewarding journey in education, where you can make a real difference in the lives of young learners, we want to hear from you! Apply now and join us in shaping the future generation through compassionate support and inspiring guidance.
***Closing Date - Noon, Friday 31st January 2025***
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
Please note we operate safer recruitment and do not accept CVs. All applicants must complete an application form in full**
**Please upload a supporting statement which should be no longer than two sides of A4 (this should not be a CV) clearly demonstrating:
Why you are applying for this position
How you meet the competencies of this role using examples from your current and previous experience (please refer to the documents attached to the advert)
Any information which you consider relevant that you have not already mentioned
