Specialist Teaching Assistant
Ref: SCH- NALP-0046 13 day(s) remainingAdditional Information
Contract Type: Temporary Contract Term: TTO Plus - Term time only plus weeks Hours per Week: 37.00 Weeks per Year: 39.000 Pay Grade: Support Staff | SCP24 - SCP27The Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Teaching Assistant to play a crucial role by providing tailored 1:1 support by working alongside colleagues to inspire and adapt activities to advance learning.
In return we can offer high quality in-house coaching and mentoring; access to a wide range of professional development opportunities; access to Trust networks and professional development; access to Darlington networks; a highly supportive and collaborative staff; amazing children. For further information or to discuss the post please contact Cath Lawrence, SENCO on 01325 720424 or by email clawrence@hurworth.nalp.org.uk
Information for applicants, including the job description and person specification for this role and an on-line application form, can be viewed at https://nalp.face-ed.co.uk/vacancies If you have any difficulties completing the on-line application form, please contact Sam Recruit on 01924 907319 or the People Team on people@nalp.org.uk.
Qualifications
| Qualification Title | Grade | |
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| NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent childcare related qualification |
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| Higher Level Teaching Assistant status (HLTA) or equivalent qualification |
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| Maths and English GCSE (4-9 /C-A* grade) |
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Skills
| Experience/Knowledge | |
|---|---|
| Recent work experience of working with children of relevant age in a teaching and learning environment |
Essential
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| Experience of working with wide range of children including those with Education, Health Care Plans |
Essential
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| Understanding of principals of child development and learning processes |
Essential
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| Experience of intervention delivery and planning |
Essential
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| One to one and small group work |
Essential
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| Relevant Skills | |
| Ability to communicate both orally and in writing with a range of different audiences including providing sensitive feedback to parents/carers and other professionals regarding pupil development |
Essential
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| Ability and confidence to assist pupils with basic numeracy and literacy in line with learning strategies and national curriculum |
Essential
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| Possess strong classroom/behaviour management skills |
Essential
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| Strong behaviour management and confident in challenging behaviour |
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| Personal Attributes | |
| Commitment to own professional development and willingness to undertake training |
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| Relevant Experience | |
| Experience of having supported pupils who have SEMH/ASD/ADHD or with neurodiversity |
Essential
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Safeguarding Information
An enhanced DBS check is required for this post and the successful applicant will either need to apply for a DBS or give Northern Arch Learning Partnership consent to check their status if they are registered with the DBS Update Service. The Trust complies with the Code of Practice issued by the Disclosure and Barring Service.
An online search will be undertaken for shortlisted candidates as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and candidates will have the chance to discuss any issues of concern that may arise during this search at interview.
The Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Hurworth School
Croft Road
Hurworth-on-Tees
Darlington
Durham
DL2 2JG
Catherine Lawrence
CLawrence@hurworth.nalp.o... https://hurworth.nalp.org.uk/