Job description
Advanced Teaching Assistant
Location: York, North Yorkshire
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £85 - £110 per day
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? Do you have a knack for supporting students special needs? If so, we want you to join our dedicated team at a Client Secondary School for students with additional needs in York, North Yorkshire, to join asan Advanced Teaching Assistant starting as soon as possible.
About the School:
- As a specialist school catering to students aged 5 to 16 with social, emotional, and mental health needs, they are dedicated to providing a nurturing and supportive environment where every student can thrive academically, emotionally, and socially.
- An Ofsted graded ‘Good’ School in York, known for its specialist provision catering to students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
- The school offers a diverse and inclusive curriculum tailored to the individual needs of students, providing a supportive and nurturing learning environment.
- The school has a dedicated team of experienced staff, including teachers, teaching assistants, and support professionals, who are committed to the well-being and academic success of every student.
- The school provides comprehensive therapeutic support and interventions to help students overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.
- The school emphasises the importance of building positive relationships and promoting social skills development among students, fostering a sense of belonging and community.
Advanced Teaching Assistant Responsibilities:
- Assist in delivering interventions and activities to support students' reading, writing, and comprehension skills.
- Provide one-on-one or small group support to students who need additional help.
- Work alongside teachers in the classroom to support instruction, helping to manage resources and support students during lessons.
- Prepare and organise materials and resources for use in lessons and interventions.
- Supervising students during activities, ensuring their safety and wellbeing.
- Contributing to the overall school community through active participation.
Advanced Teaching Assistant Requirements:
- Relevant qualifications, such as a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.
- Proven experience working as a Teaching Assistant, preferably with a focus on in a secondary school setting.
- Strong understanding of effective teaching methods and intervention strategies.
- Strong organizational skills to manage resources, plan interventions, and maintain accurate records.
- Ability to adapt and work collaboratively in a dynamic educational environment.
- Knowledge of behaviour management techniques and strategies for supporting students with SEN.
- Hold an Enhanced DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for a new one.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.
For more information, or to apply for the role of Advanced Teaching Assistant in York, North Yorkshire, please call Kerry Fowler at GSL Education or submit an up to date CV via the application link. Alternatively, please visit the official GSL Education website to apply online.