Teaching Assistant - York, United Kingdom - Ebor Academy Trust
Description
Behaviour and Wellbeing Assistant and Higher Level Teaching Assistant combined role
Lakeside Primary Academy, York
30 hours a week to be worked during the school term time
Actual Salary £16,144 - £17,098
About the Trust
Ebor Academy Trust is a family of schools located across North and East Yorkshire, York and the Humber region.
We think of ourselves as being one school across many sites, working collaboratively to deliver high quality, rich and engaging education in our diverse communities.
Our aims are to enable all our learners to flourish and to open doors for their very best futures.
We genuinely seek to live by our values of Excellence, Belonging, Opportunity and Respect; these underpin how we work and how we relate to each other.
We have high ambitions for our learners and staff and aim to deliver this through a culture of continuous development, support, kindness and understanding.
We are a friendly trust that puts people first.About the role
Lakeside Primary Academy is looking for an engaging Teaching Assistant to join their dedicated team.
This is a combined role, consisting of 20 hours a week as a Behaviour and Wellbeing Assistant, 8.30am pm and 10 hours a week as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant where you will be covering for the Class Teacher PPA time, 1.15pm-3.15pm.
As a Behaviour and Wellbeing Assistant you may work in small groups or a one to one basis with children who need additional help to break down the barriers that are blocking them been able to access their learning provision and achieve their full potential.
You will need to use effective behaviour management skills, in line with the schools behaviour policy and other strategies that may be tailored to each child's individual needs.
You will deliver Social, Mental and Emotional interventions, identifying any areas in which the children may need additional support.
As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant you will be responsible for whole class teaching and learning, delivering lessons while the Class Teacher has PPA time.
You will contribute to the progress reports, observations and assessment of the children's learning, identifying any areas of development and adjusting lessons as appropriate for individual needs.
The job requirements
You will a good understanding of child development, be passionate about improving the outcomes for children within an educational setting with good ideas and strategies on how this can be achieved.
You will be working with a vast range of professionals within this role, so the ability to communicate effectively with the children, parents/carers, staff and the wider school community are essential.
You will have a calm and caring disposition, be able to remain calm in the face of challenging behaviour and have the ability to de-escalate situations quickly.
You will be an advocate for the children and a positive and proactive member of the team, ensuring you are working towards the schools goals and behaviour expectations.
Working with us
All new starters with the Trust receive a thorough induction programme, followed by a programme of training which is targeted to the role.
But it doesn't stop there, all staff receive development on an ongoing basis and we actively encourage career development through a range of continuous professional development and longer programmes of learning, including apprenticeships.
We offer generous terms and conditions of employment. All our staff have access to a comprehensive Wellbeing Programme to help you and your family stay healthy.This includes access to free private GP and nurse appointments, exercise advice and classes, plus a variety of specialist clinics as well as counselling services.
We also offer significant discounts on many high street shops, online retailers and travel agents, not to mention free car parking at all our schools, an enviable pension scheme, sick pay and family friendly policies.
Closing date:
Tuesday 7th
February 2023 at 5.00pm
Interview date:
Wednesday 22nd
February 2023
**Visits to our school are welcome and encouraged, please contact us to arrange this.
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