Lead Teaching Assistant

Maltbylearningtrust; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive educational institution in Rotherham is seeking a Lead Teaching Assistant to join its REACH department. This role involves supporting students with specific learning needs and promoting a positive learning environment. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, a growth mindset, and the experience to work effectively with young people. The academy values commitment to their vision and offers a supportive induction program with opportunities for collaboration within a multi-academy trust.

Benefits

Outstanding induction programme

Mentoring and support

Collaborative work opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people and supporting behaviour positively.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work well in a team.
• Knowledge of specific learning needs and emotional barriers to learning.

Responsibilities

• Support students with specific learning needs or emotional challenges.
• Guide students through curriculum programmes and interventions.
• Work collaboratively with the REACH department to enhance learning.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Growth mindset

Behaviour support

Proactive attitude

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Maltby Academy for an exceptional Lead Teaching Assistant to work with an experienced and highly motivated team of professionals with the academy’s REACH department.

We are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and talented professional to work closely across Key Stage 3 & 4 with students who may have specific learning needs or social, emotional, and mental health and/or engagement individual needs. The colleague appointed will work within the school’s REACH department. This may include general classroom and pastoral support for various curriculum programmes and guide students via interventions to overcome barriers to learning in order for them to enjoy learning and achieve their full potential.

Maltby Academy already has a strong team of professionals delivering high quality learning in and out of the classroom who work together to achieve our Academy vision ‘to deliver exceptional learning experiences that enable all young people to thrive in a competitive world and lead successful and fulfilling lives’. If you feel you would like to be a part of that team and could make a valuable contribution to driving standards and performance to the next level, we would like to hear from you.

A visit to the Academy, so you can meet the Alternative Education Manager is warmly welcomed, to enable you to discuss the post in more detail.

The ideal candidate will:

• be committed to Maltby Learning Trust's Vision and Values and the Academy's Key Drivers.
• be a driven, proactive, and positive individual with an unwavering commitment to continuously improving their own standards
• have a true growth mindset, exceptional work ethic and a sense of humour.
• be able to communicate effectively and concisely
• be able to work on their own initiative and as part of a team
• have experience and a desire to work with young people
• have the confidence to support behaviour in a positive manner and support students with a wide range of abilities and learning needs
• have the knowledge and experience of the context in which Maltby Academy operates.

In return we offer:

• An outstanding induction programme with supportive and dynamic staff.
• Mentoring and support from an experienced team.
• An opportunity to work collaboratively within a multi academy Trust

This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.

For further information please contact: Jean Holden, PA to the Principal on [e-mail].

Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme and CPD