Higher Level Teaching Assistant in Grimsby

If you are ambitious, inspirational, creative, open-minded and want to be part of our success then we want to hear from you. We aim to reduce barriers to learning for our most vulnerable students through co-ordination of intervention and Teaching Assistant deployment. As a Teaching Assistant in our Academy, you work effectively with the ‘Quality of Education Team’ to support teachers’ strategies in order for all students to access a knowledge rich and inclusive curriculum. You also support SENCO responsibilities including working with external agencies and families including timely reviews following the SEND Code of Practice.

Our recent Ofsted inspection stated, “Pupils’ additional needs, including any special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are quickly identified. The school works with external professionals to provide any additional support that these pupils may need. Teachers help pupils with SEND to access the curriculum. Pupils who access the school’s ‘Hive’ provision are particularly well supported by the school.” Therefore, we are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic candidate to become part of this dynamic team at Humberston Academy.

About our Academy: Humberston Academy is an oversubscribed ‘outstanding’ academy located in an affluent area of North East Lincolnshire. As well as being Ofsted graded outstanding in behaviour and attitudes, we have achieved an outstanding grading in personal development. Humberston Academy achieved ‘World Class Schools’ status in December 2019 and re‑accredited in 2022. Humberston Academy continues to deliver incredible opportunities to young people with a specific focus on STEM enrichment and favourable links to the apprenticeships industry as well as traditional route towards higher education. Humberston Academy has also been appointed as the Teaching School Hub for the local region which will allow all colleagues to access leading edge career professional development in order to enhance the standard of teaching as well as the opportunity to deliver CPD to colleagues locally in our profession.

Providing our young people access to a world‑class education and enrichment experiences is what drives us. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom, to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences equip our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens. At Humberston Academy we are committed to equality, inclusion and diversity. We are incredibly proud to have been awarded the Rainbow Flag award in 2022 and intend to be re‑accredited in 2025. In addition to this Humberston Academy prides itself on sharing important environmental values with all our stakeholders. This has allowed us to achieve Eco School Status since 2021.

The successful applicant will be expected to buy in to our ethos and culture as a member of Team Humberston. We work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the Trust’s vision, to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them. You will be joining a hard‑working, friendly and supportive team community at a very exciting time as our academy goes from strength to strength.

About the role:

• Permanent role
• 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per annum
• Able to communicate effectively with students and parents to represent the Academy positively and feedback information as appropriate
• Excellent written and IT skills
• Highly motivated
• Ability to deal with confidential material
• Enthusiastic and prepared to work hard
• Commitment to safeguarding the children and young people in the school’s care
• Honest and trustworthy
• Good organisation and time management skills
• Have high expectations of what students and staff can achieve
• Fully supportive of the aims and ethos of Humberston Academy

Salary & Benefits:

• NJC 6 FTE £25,989.00 per annum, £20,051.79 pro‑rata per annum
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
• Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• Awards and Recognition Scheme
• Flexible working patterns
• Benefits Platform: holiday discounts, cinema tickets, restaurant booking discounts, Cycle to Work Scheme

Who we are looking for:

• Good numeracy/ literacy skills
• A strong record of CPD
• Emergency First Aid at Work/Paediatric First Aid
• Demonstrate evidence of high standards of supporting vulnerable children with consistently good or outstanding judgements
• Experience of supporting the SENCO.
• Experience of promoting students’ enjoyment and engagement in learning.
• Sufficient ability to work with basic IT software including standard keyboarding skills.
• Requirement to undertake daily tasks involving a combination of standing, sitting or walking.
• Experience of supporting residential/extra‑curricular visits.
• Knowledge and compliance with policies and procedures relevant to safeguarding and health and safety.
• Knowledge and understanding of the SEND Code of Practice.
• Requires knowledge and compliance with policies and procedures for supporting and leading learning activities in a specialist area (e.g. additional needs, curriculum area), including planning, preparing and delivering specified work to groups and classes.
• Undertake training as required, such as first aid training, training on Downs Syndrome, ADHD, Autism Epilepsy, use of Epi‑pen, allergies, fire safety training.
• Proven capability to plan, prepare and deliver learning, assess records and reports on development, progress and attainment.
• Competent in recording confidential student data.
• Competent when handling small amounts of cash e.g. for academy visits when required.
• Competent in carry out student reviews.
• Previous experience and confident working with teachers to plan and evaluate learning activities, exchange information with other staff, parents/carers.
• Previous experience and developed skills for communicating with individuals, groups and whole classes of students to promote learning, including assessing the impact of the communication on recipients and adjusting approach as necessary.
• Competent when liaising with parents/carers/colleagues/specialist services.
• Well‑motivated, enthusiastic with a can‑do attitude.
• Honesty and integrity.
• Able to provide support and advice and monitor teaching assistants.
• To be a positive role model to our students.
• Show respect and courtesy to all others at all times, clearly conveying information and actively listening to allow effective teamwork and collaboration.
• Demonstrate a proactive approach and adaptability in changing situations.
• A commitment to promoting equality and diversity, providing an inclusive and co‑operative environment in which all students and individuals working for and on behalf of the organisation feel respected and able to give of their best.
• Committed to promoting the welfare of all children and creating a safe environment in which children can learn; considering at all times, what is in the best interests of the child.
• Play an important part in the wider safeguarding of children - identifying concerns, recording and sharing information, and taking prompt action to safeguard and protect them.
• Aware that the Trust will take all steps to prevent those who pose a risk of harm from working with children.
• Recruitment procedures ensure rigour in identifying and rejecting people who might abuse children.
• Aware of Health & Safety and Safeguarding as appropriate to role.

About The David Ross Education Trust: The David Ross Education Trust’s mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world‑class education. We broaden the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well‑rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities. Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment. Our aim is to be the country’s top‑performing Multi‑Academy Trust (MAT). Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 36 schools between London and Yorkshire, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas. We have an all through school in London based on the Olympic Park as well as a special school in Lincolnshire which caters for pupils aged 2‑19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs. We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation’s vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

Apply now: To complete our on‑line application form, please use the ‘apply now’ button. Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re‑opening the vacancy. The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff. It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics. The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust. All pre‑employment checks are in line with 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' statutory guidance.