At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students' academic and personal development in a dynamic classroom environment.
- Company: Trent View College, a newly built inclusive post-16 special educational needs college.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, term-time hours, and professional training opportunities.
- Other info: Join a supportive team committed to diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your own skills.
- Qualifications: Experience with children/young people, especially those with SEN/SEMH needs, and good grades in English and Maths.
Position: Teaching Assistant (Level 2)
Hours: 31 hours per week, Term time + 5 INSET Days.
Salary: Grade 4, SCP 4-9 £25,583 - £27,254 (FTE), £18,355.50 actual.
ABOUT US
Trent View College is a newly built post 16 special educational needs college. Trent View College aims to equip young people with essential skills for life, building on and enhancing their College journey. Removing barriers to learning, we are a fully inclusive College, where individual differences are celebrated and aspirations are supported. Our aim is to develop inquisitive, aspirational and resilient young people who are fully equipped to engage and contribute to their own communities.
Our college is proud to offer a supportive team, high quality personalised training and an opportunity to work with amazing students as outlined in our values - Pride, Aspire, Resilience and Nurture.
PURPOSE OF THE POST
Working under the guidance of senior staff, Teaching Assistants play an important role in supporting and leading the academic and personal development of students both in and out of the classroom. This role can involve supervising the whole class, groups or individuals, maintaining good order and implementing agreed programmes of work. Teaching Assistants at this level will use their detailed and specialist knowledge to assist the teacher and support other members of staff.
SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS
- Establish good relationships with students, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs.
- Attend to students’ personal needs including social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters.
- Supervise and support students ensuring their safety and access to learning.
- Use specialist knowledge and experience to support students to learn in line with their individual learning plans or targets.
- Provide feedback to students in relation to progress, achievement, behaviour and attendance.
- Encourage pupils to interact and work cooperatively and employ strategies to recognise and reward achievement of self-reliance.
- Develop 1:1 mentoring relationships with students and provide appropriate support at times of crisis.
THE CANDIDATE
- Experience in a school or similar setting.
- Ideally experience working with children/young people with SEN / SEMH Needs.
- Be educated with grades A to C or equivalent in English and Maths.
- Ideally a car driver.
SALARY / HOURS
Starting salary for a Grade 4, SCP 5 - 9 Teaching Assistant (Level 2) is £18,355.50 actual annual salary working 31 hours per week Mon-Fri (08:45am - 3:15pm Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri and 08:45am - 4:15pm Thursday) term time only + 5 inset days + amazing benefits working for our Wellspring trust.
We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion - we want our people to reflect our diverse communities and create a safe space in which everyone belongs. We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds and especially those from under-represented groups including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.
Wellspring Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks. As this role involves working with children and vulnerable adults in regulated activity, please note that it is an offence to apply for the role if barred from engaging in regulated activity with children and vulnerable adults. References will be requested and an online search carried out for shortlisted candidates, prior to attendance at interview. Further pre-employment checks, including prohibition from teaching, childcare disqualification and section 128 checks, if deemed relevant for the role, will be completed for the successful candidate upon acceptance of the post. If you are currently living overseas or have lived/worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal records check from the country/countries you have resided in, if you are the preferred candidate for the post.
Teaching Assistant Level 2 (Grade 4) in Scunthorpe employer: Trent View College
Trent View College is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment for its staff. With a strong commitment to professional development, employees are encouraged to grow their skills while making a meaningful impact on the lives of students with special educational needs. Located in a newly built facility, the college offers a vibrant community atmosphere where diversity is celebrated, and every team member plays a vital role in shaping the future of young people.
