This advanced teaching assistant post sits within the Inclusion Faculty at Kirkby High School, supporting the schools' care centre. The work centres on a small group of students who are at risk of permanent exclusion, helping them re-engage with learning. The role is term time, 30 hours a week from 9.00am to 3.30pm, and suits someone comfortable with secondary-age pupils who are disengaged from school. Successful candidates need an enhanced DBS check and right to work, as visa sponsorship is not available.
What the job involves
- Work with a small group of students in the schools' care centre provision
- Support students at risk of permanent exclusion
- Support students who are disengaged from learning
Qualifications
- Level 2 in English and maths or equivalent
Skills & knowledge
- Flexible and adaptable when working with disengaged students
- Works well in a team and independently
- Working knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures
- Ability to relate to young people
- Ability to inspire, influence, challenge and motivate, leading by example
- Passion for supporting education, with energy and enthusiasm for the role
Checks & eligibility
- Full enhanced DBS check
- Eligible to work in the UK
Nice to have
- Teaching assistant level 3 qualification
- Experience with secondary-age pupils
What’s offered
- Excellent CPD opportunities
- Membership of a well-established, supportive team in an academy with a strong teamwork ethos
- Free on-site parking
- Occupational health support
- Pension
- Excellent facilities
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
