Teaching Assistant – Sport

Job Title: Teaching Assistant – Sport

Location: Sixth Form Campus

Salary: Full Time Equivalent £23,923.21- £25,119.37, Actual salary £5,267.52 – £5,530.90 per annum

Hours of work: 9 Hours per week, 39 Weeks per year (Term Time only), Part-Time, Permanent

**work patten to be agreed upon successful appointment**

About us:

At City of Portsmouth College, we aspire to be the employer of choice in the Portsmouth area, with a progressive, supportive, and rewarding workplace culture and one that offers competitive benefits for its staff. By joining us, you will personally be part of the change we are driving and will play a pivotal role in supporting the growth and development of our brilliant students, turning them into future leaders and innovators. Everyone at the College is part of the bigger picture and together, each role makes an impact and in turn a difference to our students learning journey.

We have an unrivalled curriculum of courses on offer for students of all ages and stages covering A-levels, Apprenticeships, Vocational & Technical courses. We also offer Higher Education, Online learning and Community courses that appeal to the needs of the local community.

We aspire to become the employer of choice in the Portsmouth area, promoting a progressive, supportive and rewarding workplace culture. Here at COPC, we offer ongoing support, professional development / training and guidance alongside competitive benefits to all staff. By joining us you can be a part of the journey to shape the next generations educational journey and you will play a pivotal role in supporting the growth and development of our brilliant students, turning them into future leaders and innovators.

What we offer:

• Annual Leave: You will be paid 8.2 weeks per full year in recognition of annual leave, which is paid inclusive of your annual salary. The 8.2 weeks includes the closure for winter shutdown period in line with Hampshire County Council school holidays & statutory bank holidays
• Pension: Generous Local Government pension. Further information can be found at www.hants.gov.uk/hampshire-services/pensions/local-government
• Learning & Development: Programmes by The Community Adult Education Department
• Staff Development: Access to the College staff development programmes and CPD
• Onsite Discounts: City of Portsmouth College Hair Salon & 50% off at the City of Portsmouth College Sports Centre
• Online Discounts: Unidays, Student Beans, and Totum with a City of Portsmouth College email address
• Parking: Free car parking across all campus sites (apart from Arundel)
• Blue Light Card: providing several discounts for clothing, electrical goods, food and days out, even concert tickets!

About The Role:

We are currently recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to join our Sport department based at our Sixth Form Campus.

With support from the college, you shall work towards being able to deliver one-to-one or small group programmes outside the classroom. On occasions as your experience develops you may at times be given the opportunity to cover part of a lesson or to set work for classes. You will also be required to take on a range of admin tasks for the learning area.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and help named students and groups of students in working towards their learning and/or behaviour targets in the classroom, as directed by the Curriculum Manager in conjunction with teaching staff.
• Deliver one to one and small group programmes to students who are in need of extra support or stretch and challenge, outside the classroom, as directed by the Curriculum Manager in conjunction with teaching staff.
• To communicate concerns and news of progress to teachers and Curriculum Manager, on a regular basis, including at team meetings.
• Supporting students with a range of barriers to learning to access the curriculum whilst encouraging the development of independent learning skills. At the direction of the teacher, work may include a range of tasks, relevant to the course and development of the student.
• Assist in the preparation/adaptation of teaching and learning materials.
• As experience develops, deliver pre-prepared set work to whole class groups and support their work in the event of teaching staff absence
• Administrational duties for the department.

To be successful in this role, below is what we would need from you:

• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Strong interpersonal skills, maintaining an approachable demeanour to aid a positive first impression and rapport building
• Customer focused mindset with a commitment to providing exceptional service
• Problem solving abilities in order to resolve issues independently or collaboratively with colleagues
• Previous experience in customer service, administrative support or a similar role would be beneficial but not necessary
• Computer literate **
• A level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or willing to work towards
• 3 years experience of working in sport, btec or equivalent in sport.

Diversity and Inclusion:

Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are central to the work of the College. This underpins the vision of the College to transform lives through providing exceptional education and training.

The College\’s commitment to Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion is reflected in the continued successful promotion of these strands through the curriculum, enrichment activities and the range of direct and indirect student support services.

Pre Employment Checks:

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and two references.

We reserve the right the close the job advert when we have had successful applications, and it may not run for the full duration of the advert.

We do not accept CV\’s from agencies for these roles. #J-18808-Ljbffr