Teaching Assistant

Location

North Yorkshire | United Kingdom

Job description

Fixed term contract (potential to become permanent)

Part-time 30 hrs, 08:30am to 3:00pm - TTO plus 5 days (39 weeks)

Exciting opportunities have arisen to join our dynamic and inspirational Inclusion / Pastoral team in a Teaching Assistant (TA) role. You will work at our outstanding school in the heart of Yorkshire. This rewarding position would suit an experienced TA or someone looking to start their career – Apprenticeships considered. The role is fixed term with the potential to become permanent. You would be instrumental in supporting our amazing students, supporting them by creating a culture of success, ensuring they have a positive attitude to learning to increase their life chances, attainment and social and emotional development.

Our academy offers excellent career progression for the right candidates. We offer a high quality of education for our students and our driving ambition is Students First: Raising Standards and Transforming Lives. Outwood Academy Ripon has been part of the Outwood Grange Academies Trust since 2011 and is an exceptional place to build your future. Our school-based community is welcoming & friendly; students and staff make excellent progress together. The Academy benefits from being part of the Outwood Family of Schools and you will be joining a highly innovative, inspirational and successful organisation. The Trust guarantees every member of staff CPD and development opportunities and various routes for career progression.

We are looking to appoint enthusiastic and flexible candidates to join our expanding support team. As a Teaching Assistant you will assist and promote the learning and welfare of students by providing practical and learning support, including to those with special educational needs, under the direction of a class teacher and our Inclusion Coordinator.

Person Specification :  click here

Applicants should possess relevant teaching assistant qualifications or experience, a high level of basic skills and be able to work as part of a team. Working as a Teaching Assistant is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in schools and contribute to the learning of students. The successful candidate needs to be extremely well organised, IT literate and have excellent communication skills both written and verbal. You will be part of an amazing team supporting students who face barriers to learning. Therefore, the ability to engage positively and sympathetically with students is essential.

You must have the qualifications as per our person specification. These must be listed on your application and certificates must be provided at interview. Please also ensure your employment and education history is listed in chronological order with any gaps explained.

We look forward to receiving your application. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs Nathalie Tarplee, Inclusion Coordinator,  [email protected] or phone 01765 604564.

For more information and to apply online, please click the apply button.

Closing date: 10.00am on 12 March 2024.

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Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.

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